• Grown opportunities

• Relocation allowances on offer

• Great flexibility with hours to suit you

• Supervision available

Senior Occupational Therapist – Gladstone, Queensland.

Employment Type:  Permanent – Full-Time.

Practice Information:
This paediatric support service is taking root (plant puns intended) in Gladstone. They were started by the needs of the community as there were limited health services supporting the ever-increasing needs of young people in the area. They are wanting to support and grow themselves and the community around them. The goal of their service is to create a place staff love to work, young people love to come and to grow their families together. They value all staff and want to encourage each person individually, including advocating for personal and professional growth. They want to support you. The service utilises NDIS, Medicare and standard billing for sessions with young people. They work to support their clients as a team of health professionals. They provide assessment for functional and diagnostic purposes including support letters and reports for Paediatricians and Child Psychiatrists. They offer quality therapeutic services for young people and their families. 

Position Description: 
The service loves collaborating with allied health professionals and their goal is to have a great team working together. As such they are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their growing team of paediatric professionals. In this role, they will seek your support regarding developing discipline specific templates, resources, and planning future services. The successful candidate for this role will have the following: 

• Evidence based therapeutic intervention to support young people and their families. 

• Good communication skills when working with children, families, stakeholders, and other team members. 

• Clinical leadership skills to support the service. 

• Support for supervising developing clinicians. 

• Creating and supporting new innovative ideas to support the growth of the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor new graduate occupational therapists and allied health assistants 

• Oversee the supervision of at least one student occupational therapist per year 

• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent the occupational therapy perspective 

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, including those with autism, behavioural challenges, physical impairments, and more 

• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of clients, including functional capacity assessments and specialised assessments as needed 

• Ensure high-quality documentation and provide feedback to the team on documentation practices 

• Identify and communicate opportunities for professional development that would benefit the team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy 

• Current AHPRA registration 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as an occupational therapist, ideally with a focus on paediatrics 

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior clinicians 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Willingness to be an active contributor to the growth and development of the Collective Growth team 

• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle (essential due to limited public transport in Gladstone)

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information:

• $124,000 - $134,000 + Super and benefits full time salary.

• Targets based reward system 

About Gladstone: 
Gladstone, QLD, is a dynamic coastal city that offers Allied Health professionals the perfect balance of career growth and lifestyle. As a thriving regional hub, Gladstone provides diverse opportunities in healthcare, with a strong focus on community well-being and innovation. Professionals in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and other allied health fields can make a meaningful impact while enjoying the city's relaxed coastal charm. With excellent infrastructure, supportive healthcare networks, and access to the stunning Southern Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone is an ideal location for those seeking professional fulfillment alongside an enviable lifestyle.

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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