• Flexible work hours

• Opportunity to work in hand therapy 

• Are you looking for a place to grow and develop?

• Financial support for professional development and paid study days

• Very supportive team 

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy - Cairns, Queensland.

Employment Type:  Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time.

Practice Information:
Private Occupational Therapy practice providing fee-for-service hands-on therapy services. Treatment often covered under funding schemes such as WorkCover Qld, CTP Insurers, DVA, NIISQ, Aged Care Packages and NDIS. Also treating private clients with or without private health insurance or Medicare EPC rebates.

The practice has been successfully adapting to the ever-changing health, disability and aged care sectors for the past 25+ years. They are part of the community of Cairns and Far North Queensland. They have the professional resilience and grit to continue to provide compassionate, person centred and evidence-based OT services. 

The practice has weekly team meetings, mentoring sessions and quarterly team in-services where the team come together with a focus on being the best OTs they can be, share the wins & challenges and gain support from each other.  You will:

• Receive support from long term employees

• Receive the right amount of support and coaching, when you need it

• Be challenged so you can grow to your true potential 

• Opportunity to upskill in an area of your interest

Position Description: 
This practice needs another Occupational Therapist with a hand therapy focus. Join their team of four Ots. Responsibilities include:

• Hand and upper limb therapy – THIS IS YOUR IMMEDIATE PRIORITY 

• Scar, swelling and lymphoedema management 

• Work rehabilitation services, ergonomic assessments and pre-employment screenings 

• Neurological rehabilitation 

• Pain management therapy 

About You:

• You value empathy, respect and kindness 

• You are a hands-on therapist, who builds relationships with your clients, referrers and the allied health team 

• You are a good communicator, both verbally and in writing 

• You believe in life-long learning and are keen to dive into knowing more about one or more of our areas of expertise 

• You enjoy a bit of diversity in your caseload 

Position Requirements:

• AHPRA registration

• Federal Police Check

• Hold current drivers license

Salary Information:
$44 - $58 per hour.

About Cairns: 
Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches. Cairns is a great base for exploring a beautiful part of the world.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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