Occupational Therapists - Senior (Rehabilitation)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Occupational Therapists – Senior (Rehabilitation) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Undertake high level, independent multi-specialty clinical duties
• Lead the monitoring and reporting of clinical practices and outcomes
• Contribute to professional leadership tasks
• Provide clinical practice supervision to Occupational Therapists, support staff and students

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Occupational Therapy
• AHPRA Registration
• Driver licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!

Salary

• One permanent part time position (45.6 hrs p.f.) and multiple temporary full time and part time positions over the next 12 months (6 months with the possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $62.75 - $67.53 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Occupational Therapy department is a dynamic and rapidly growing service. The team provide a high standard of clinical service including support to new graduates, student programs and specialty services.  Occupational Therapy promotes health and well-being through occupation. The primary goal is to enable people to participate in the activities of their everyday life. This is achieved by using specific activities to enhance their ability to participate or by modifying the physical environment to better support participation.  Our mission is to maximise an individuals' level of independence and quality of life to enable meaningful life roles, by the provision of a consumer focused, high quality and holistic occupational therapy service.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 12 April 2024

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC554254

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.