Position Description:

We have an exciting growth opportunity for 2 Occupational Therapists to join the Vital Health South West QLD Team in Roma (or other negotiated arrangement)! We have 10 other OTs in our organisation, 3 of which are New Grads starting next year, so you know you'll be part of a supportive and experienced Team!

The successful applicants will bring a passion for improving rural, remote and Indigenous access to health services to the role. He/She will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, organisational skills and problem-solving skills. Equally with an extremely varied caseload you will get a rich clinical experience too with all sorts of different clients including; NDIS, ATSI, Paeds, Adults, Developmental Motor Skills, Equipment Prescription, Home modifications, Rehabilitation with ADLs and mobility; in clinic and in community.

You will be supported by Senior Clinical Team Members and a well-appointed Administration Team.

Responsbilties:

• Provide high quality assessment and intervention services for a paediatric (including - developmental, equipment, skills for schools, behaviour modification) and adult (ADLs, Mobility, Return to Work, Rehabilitation) caseload.
• Work under unique 'Vital Paediatrics' program in a multidisciplinary setting with a Speech Pathologist & Physiotherapist.
• Work alongside other allied health professionals in the South West Queensland Team, including: Dietitian, Exercise Physiologists, Massage Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Clinicians and Physiotherapists.
• Work within a variety of services delivery settings including - medical centres, aboriginal health centres, schools, kindy's, Vital Health Centres.
• Prepare and present information for educators, parents and/or other professionals.
• Participate in regular professional development, internally with Vital Paediatrics and whole- of-clinic teams.
• Provide services under the NDIS.
• Engage in regular supervision and clinical support from SPOT Clinical Manager.
• Travel, on a regular roster, to smaller towns to provide services (all travel expenses covered).
• Internally facilitated professional development with Senior Occupational Therapist, peer support and learning opportunities with other senior professionals.
• Self-motivated individuals can increase their income with incentives
• Career Pathways into leadership positions

Generous annual allowance for external professional development of $10k per person per year (if approved). A flexible working schedule/contract can be discussed to balance your work and life.

Qualifications and Experience:

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 also be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.