Occupational Therapist

About the role

Mater Health has an exciting newly created position for an Occupational Therapist to join the team based at our Rockhampton campus in our Medical/Surgical unit. This will see you join a multifaceted service and will be a permanent full-time opportunity.

Salary range: $40.65 - $56.12 (Health Professional 3) per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging

What you’ll be doing

As an Occupational Therapist your expertise will be invaluable to the multidisciplinary team in the Rehabilitation Unit. We are open to experienced and novice Occupational Therapists.

You will work with Nursing staff, Visiting Medical Officers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Dietitians and Pharmacists to ensure best patient outcomes are achieved.

As an Occupational Therapist you are expected to provide exceptional service to adult patients and contributing to a multidisciplinary team, managing caseloads, measuring outcomes and displaying an ongoing dedication to continuous improvement. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of the requirements for contributing to a safe workplace in a hospital environment.

About you

The successful applicant will possess:

• Knowledge, expertise and skill in assessment and management of patients with orthopaedic and neurological conditions
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional occupational therapy clinical services of a complex nature, managing caseload priorities and discharge planning
• Experience in Oedema management highly desirable.
• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist (no restrictions)
• Current drivers License essential
• Membership of the OT Australia (desirable)

Why join us?

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 Friday 31st May 2024. 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.