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Allied Health Professional (Occupational Therapist)
Attractive salary packaging, flexible work conditions training opportunities and much more!!
 
We would like to invite an Occupational Therapist to join our Rockhampton Community Health. We value individuals who aspire “to make a difference” and contribute to the provision of a high standard of health care. This position offers autonomy for innovative, self-sufficient therapists who enjoy working within a community setting. It is essential that you have tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and a current relevant registration. The successful applicant will have a high level of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team. A current First Aid Certificate and Queensland Driver’s Licence are essential.
 
Contact person: Pam Sikora on (07) 4937 4200
Applications close: 17 September 2010
 
 
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
(Grade 1 - Full-time)
 
The Mildura Base Hospital is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist for a full-time position. The successful applicant will be supported by an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team in a modern, well equipped facility.
 
This position requires an enthusiastic individual able to rotate through all aspects of our Occupational Therapy service. The position encompasses acute inpatients, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatients, including Community Rehabilitation Centre programs, paediatric services and involvement in the Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP). Mildura Base Hospital actively supports professional development.
 
The successful applicant will have;
The city boasts a cosmopolitan lifestyle of al-fresco dining, cafes, restaurants and sporting facilities that many only associate with capital cities. Regular commuter flights to Melbourne and Adelaide take barely an hour. 
 
By joining the great team at the Mildura Base Hospital, you will be provided with:
Further information regarding the Hospital can be obtained from our website http://www.mildurabase.com.au/
Further information regarding the district can be obtained from: http://www.visitmildura.com.au/ or  www.liveworkmildura.com
 
To find out more about this role, please contact Julie Munro, Allied Health Team Leader on (03)50223250, or email: munrojulie@ramsayhealth.com.au
 
Applications including Curriculum Vitae and the names of 3 referees can be forwarded to Ms Linda Nathan, Recruitment Officer, Mildura Base Hospital, PO Box 620, Mildura, Vic. 3502 (or by email: nathanl@ramsayhealth.com.au) by Friday 17th September 2010.
 
 
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Senior Occupational Therapist

Northern Area Health Service
Launceston General Hospital
Occupational Therapy
Launceston, Tasmania

Vacancy No: 519516
Salary: $71,381 – $81,876 p.a. plus superannuation and access to salary packaging
The Department of Health and Human Services seeks an enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to take up a position based in Launceston, in the north of the State.

The Northern Area Health Service incorporates the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), a 300 bed public hospital providing acute care facilities for residents of Launceston and the Northern Region of Tasmania, a number of District Hospitals and Health Centres, as well as community outreach services.  The Occupational Therapy Department specialises in assisting clients to regain and maintain independence with daily living and life skills, both in the acute services as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and community outreach.  This role offers the opportunity to develop skills within a variety of clinical areas (by negotiation), and has excellent supervision and support systems to continue to develop expertise in clinical reasoning and clinical interventions. 

Your role as a Senior Occupational Therapist will be to promote, develop and provide services to clients in the NAHS, utilising high level of clinical reasoning in order to improve occupational outcomes for patients.  As a leader in the multi disciplinary team you will be required to provide supervision, support and guidance to Level 1 Occupational Therapists and students, as well as providing advice and education to other staff when required.

We offer:
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment 
  • An opportunity to create a unique and well balanced lifestyle
  • Opportunity to develop expertise in a variety of clinical areas and specialties such as Stroke Unit, Rehabilitation, Outpatients, Community, Spinal, and acute inpatients (including DEM/AMU)
  • Relocation assistance
  • Access to funding sources for CPD including $500 per year from the Allied Health training fund
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact:
Cindy Hollings, phone (03) 6348 7221 or email cindy.hollings@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Applications close Friday 10 September 2010.
Apply online at http://www.jobs.tas.gov.au


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Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Sensational Kids Child Therapy
Position: Full Time Position
Location: Ormond , Melbourne

Sensational Kids Child Therapy are seeking an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Psychologists.

We offer an interesting and varied caseload in an energetic and motivated team environment.  Sensational Kids specialises in Early Intervention through to school age therapy and provides services to a wide community.

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic therapist who is open to learning DIR-Floortime Therapy in a supportive environment as well as utilise their current skills in Sensory Integration and traditional therapy approaches in a family-centred practice.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 - 3 years paediatric experience, with a sound knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Integration experience however professional development is offered in these areas to the right candidate.

Sensational Kids is a progressive and forward-thinking organisation and offer excellent wages and working conditions as well as opportunities for Professional Development & supervision with some of the leaders in Sensory Integration and DIR-Floortime.
For more information about Sensational Kids please see our website at http://www.sensationalkids.com.au  
Or contact Rod on 0488 884 884 or email at rod@sensationalkids.com.au  
 
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Occupational Therapist
 
Aged Care Assessment Team, Division of Community, Subacute and Aged Services, Miami, Gold Coast Health Service District. Remuneration value up to $87 458 p.a., comprising salary between $52 151 - $76 653 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Applications will remain current for 12 months)
JAR: H10GC08330.
 
Duties/Abilities: Work within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical services to clients through the autonomous use of well developed clinical skills, knowledge and experience and highly effective communication. You will work within an integrated hospital/community Aged Care Service across the Service Area in order to assist clients to access appropriate support services and/or residential care. If you are not a Queensland Health employee, a criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.
 
Enquiries: Adrienne McAllister (07) 5507 1120.
Application Kit: (07) 5537 0394 or www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus
Closing Date: Monday, 13 September 2010.

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Occupational Therapist

Statewide and Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services North West
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service North West
Burnie, Tasmania
Vacancy No: 515535
Salary: $71,381 – $81,876 p.a.
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service North West, as part of the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to permanently appoint an Occupational Therapist to our Burnie team. 
This highly skilled and motivated multidisciplinary team is welcoming and supportive in helping to offer services to children and young people with severe mental illness and where mental illness impacts of their life significantly.  The Occupational Therapist provides specialist assessment and treatment, works collaboratively with families, carers and other agencies. 
This position would suit a dynamic person who is enthusiastic and committed to the principles and application of occupational therapy within the child & adolescent mental health setting. This role provides the opportunity to work to enhance specialist occupational therapy skills and to develop core skills in mental health within a supportive multidisciplinary team. 
Working in the North West Coast of Tasmania offers pristine wilderness on your doorstep and Hobart and Melbourne less than a few hours away, this position offer the chance to take a leap forward in your career and be rewarded by making a real difference. 
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact: Sue Nesham, phone (03) 6434 7280 or email sue.nesham@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Applications close Friday10 September 2010.
Apply online at http://www.jobs.tas.gov.au


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OT (Rehabilitation Consultant) – Melbourne
 
  • Incentive scheme, generous allowances, PD days, relocation assistance and more
  • Open door policy & self-managing, multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Suits an experienced Consultant, clinician or recent graduate
YOUR ROLE: Case-management of workers compensation & CTP clientsthrough the return to work process; your role involves assessment, stakeholder management & implementation & monitoring of return to work plans.
 
YOU: Injury management experience is soughtbut not essential:
 
  • Highly motivated, enjoying autonomy & flexibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to achieve rapid rapport with clients
  • Thorough understanding of the impact of injury & disability on functional abilities
  • Experience working to deadlines 
  • Assessment & report writing skills
APM provides injury prevention & management services. We recognise the importance of life balance & the varying demands external to work that our consultants manage, such as family & study, & we offer flexible working arrangements.
 
Email CV to pete.wildman@apm.net.au or call 02 8296 5700 to discuss ref:  PW1752   http://www.apm.net.au  
 

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 OT (Rehabilitation Consultant) – Canberra

 
  • Incentive scheme, generous allowances, PD days, relocation assistance and more
  • Open door policy & self-managing, multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Suits an experienced Consultant, clinician or recent graduate  
YOUR ROLE: Case-management of workers compensation & CTP clientsthrough the return to work process; your role involves assessment, stakeholder management & implementation & monitoring of return to work plans.
 
YOU: Injury management experience is soughtbut not essential:
 
  • Highly motivated, enjoying autonomy & flexibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to achieve rapid rapport with clients
  • Thorough understanding of the impact of injury & disability on functional abilities
  • Experience working to deadlines 
  • Assessment & report writing skills 
APM provides injury prevention & management services. We recognise the importance of life balance & the varying demands external to work that our consultants manage, such as family & study, & we offer flexible working arrangements.
 
Email CV to pete.wildman@apm.net.au or call 02 8296 5700 to discuss ref: PW1755    http://www.apm.net.au   



OT (Rehabilitation Consultant) – Darwin
 
  • Incentive scheme, generous allowances, PD days, relocation assistance and more
  • Open door policy & self-managing, multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Suits an experienced Consultant, clinician or recent graduate
YOUR ROLE: Case-management of workers compensation & CTP clientsthrough the return to work process; your role involves assessment, stakeholder management & implementation & monitoring of return to work plans.
 
YOU: Injury management experience is soughtbut not essential:
 
  • Highly motivated, enjoying autonomy & flexibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to achieve rapid rapport with clients
  • Thorough understanding of the impact of injury & disability on functional abilities
  • Experience working to deadlines 
  • Assessment & report writing skills
APM provides injury prevention & management services. We recognise the importance of life balance & the varying demands external to work that our consultants manage, such as family & study, & we offer flexible working arrangements.
 
Email CV to pete.wildman@apm.net.au  or call 02 8296 5700 to discuss ref: PW1756    www.apm.net.au  



Occupational Therapy
 
Interested in a dynamic Occupational Therapy career?
 
Are you looking for the opportunity to broaden your professional experience in a new and innovative area of occupational therapy practice with an organisation that is a leader in the housing field?
 
It’s an exciting time to be part of Housing and Homelessness Services, Queensland Department of Communities as we continue to develop the one social housing system in Queensland and other innovative, affordable and sustainable housing solutions to build strong communities.
 
We can offer you diverse and exciting career and extensive travel opportunities, flexible employment options and comprehensive on-the-job training.
 
Your professional judgement and experience will be used to recommend appropriate housing solutions for older people and people with a disability to enhance people’s participation in the home and community.
 
Expressions of interest are open to qualified PO3 Occupational Therapists with registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland and a driver’s licence. 
 
 For more information on the role desciption, contact Annemarie Osborn on
3227 6256. 
 
Applications close 22 September 2010


 
HP3 & HP4 Occupational Therapist - Queensland
 
Occupational Therapist required for Queensland based Coastal Hospital. My client requires an OT who is available immediately or in the next few weeks to work in the acute service across surgical, medical and hands and burns outpatients.
 
The role is a .8 EFT - 4 days per week for initially a 3 month fixed term contract. HP3 or HP4 level will be considered as long as you have enough experience to hit the ground running in a busy acute team! If the idea of a 3 day weekend appeals to you, great but if you do require full time hours it may be possible to gain another days work with another local organisation.
 
There is no hospital accommodation on offer however it is possible for a boarding arrangement to be organised with one of your new future colleagues. This is a great opportunity for an OT to experience the coastal life of Australia.
 
You must have full working rights (either Australian or NZ passport or a valid working visa) and be eligible for Queensland Registration. Please apply to stacey.fenemor@reedglobal.com with an updated CV and cover letter stating your availability.

 

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Senior Clinician - Occupational Therapist (VG3 - VG6)

GOULBURN VALLEY AREA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Permanent Full Time
Reference: 21367 / Applications must be received by 14 September 2010

This exciting new position will provide Discipline Senior professional leadership across all programs areas of Goulburn Valley Area Mental Health Service and Mental Illness Fellowship Victoria in Shepparton and Seymour to support undergraduate and post graduate Occupational Therapist placement and practice. The incumbent will provide high level advice for the discipline to senior management and work closely with other discipline seniors i.e. Nursing, Psychology and Social Work to maximise learning opportunities for Occupational Therapists by encouraging and supporting their interest in a career in mental health.

This role will support Occupational Therapists through advocacy, role modelling and supervision to ensure that their specific skills and contributions are recognised as individuals or as members of a multi-disciplinary team.

The position will also be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services within the Specialist Residential Rehabilitation Program (SRRP) and Prevention and Recovery Care (PARC) services. PARC is a new 10 bed short stay facility with a focus on providing sub acute step up or step down care from the community or acute mental health in-patient unit. SRRP is also a 10 bed facility located adjacent to PARC and provides medium to long tern psychosocial rehabilitation to clients recovering from a serious mental illness.

The incumbent will provide both direct client assessment and treatment planning, as well as work closely with program staff to implement agreed treatment strategies. This may include the provision of both formal and informal staff training around subjects like ADL assessment and program planning. There is also the potential to support the development of group programs within the services.
 
Enquiries: Bill Brown, Executive Director MHS - GVAMHS on (03) 5832 2103 or Alistair Drummond, Regional Manager Hume and ACT - MIFV on 0417 368 146 or online at www.gvhealth.org.au.
 
 
 
 


OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/CASE MANAGER
 
The Mayo Private Hospital (Acute Care & Allied Health Services) operates a comprehensive range of healthcare services including the Mayo Injury Management Service.
 
Mayo Injury Management Service is seeking to appoint a full time Case Manager to join our busy team. Location is Mid North Coast NSW.
 
Essential Criteria:
  • Allied Health professionals with a qualification in Rehabilitation Counselling, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Exercise Physiology.
  • A NSW drivers license
Desirable criteria:
  • Experience in occupational rehabilitation case management
The Mayo is committed to ongoing supervision and is committed to supporting ongoing personal and professional development. This is an ideal opportunity to work in the injury management field with an experienced team of professionals and the potential to combine work in your chosen field.
 
Enquires:  Please forward your enquiries and resume to Greg Gibson (Manager) or Gail Whitwell (HR).
 
Mayo Private Hospital
P.O. Box 480
TAREE   NSW   2430
Ph: 6552 8950

 

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