Occupational Therapist - Acute/Rehab Wards

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Acute/Rehab Wards Apply now Job no: 502658Work type: CasualLocation: South BrisbaneCategories: Occupational Therapy About the role Mater Health has an exciting casual opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team based at our South Brisbane campus in our Rehabilitation unit. This will see you join a multifaceted service and flexibility to work weekday and weekend shifts is a requirement given this is a seven-day rehabilitation service. What you’ll be doing The Occupational Therapy department at Mater Health provides Public and Private Health services across a range of clinical specialties. These include general medical, general surgical, orthopaedics, neurosciences, cancer care, rehabilitation, lymphoedema, psychosocial/mental health and neonatology and paediatrics. The team encompasses both Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants and deliver services within inpatient, outpatient and telehealth settings. As a member of the Occupational Therapy team, you will provide patient centred, evidence based clinical care in our rehabilitation wards across the weekend. Specific responsibilities of the role will include (but not be limited to): Independently undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols to achieve patient focussed outcomes. Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers in the delivery of clinical services. Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams. Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes. Actively participate in translating research into practice. Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to facilitate patient centred care. Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision. Participate in continuing professional development activities to further develop clinical practice and expertise. Contribute to the learning and development of the team through clinical education and clinical supervision. About you Suitable applicants will need to demonstrate the following: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy. Eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number. Demonstrated knowledge, expertise and skill in delivering assessment and intervention in a rehabilitation setting within the area of occupational therapy. Demonstrated ability to apply occupational therapy principles to occupational therapy clinical services in a rehabilitation environment. Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care. Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with profession and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes. Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire skills to identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient outcomes. Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other. Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. Access to on-site, discounted parking. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues. Applications close on Thursday 20th March 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. Advertised: 06 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 20 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time #J-18808-Ljbffr