About the role
Mater Health has an exciting permanent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team based at our South Brisbane campus in our Day Therapy Rehabilitation unit. This will see you join a multifaceted service and will be a part-time position working 20 hours a week.
Salary range: $41.87- $57.80 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As an experienced Occupational Therapist, your expertise will be invaluable to the multidisciplinary team in the Rehabilitation Unit, treating our Day Therapy patients and co-ordinating the Day Therapy service.
You will work with Nursing staff, Visiting Medical Officers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Worker, Speech Pathologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Dieticians and Pharmacists to ensure best patient outcomes are achieved.
As an Occupational Therapist you will be experienced in providing exceptional service to adult patients and contributing to a multidisciplinary team, managing caseloads, measuring outcomes and dedication to continuous improvement. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of the requirements for contributing to a safe workplace in a rehabilitation environment.
About you
The successful applicant will possess:
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist (no restrictions)
- Previous experience as an Occupational Therapist in a Rehabilitation setting
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge, and skills in assessment and management of patients with reconditioning and orthopaedic conditions.
- Knowledge and skills in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions is desirable, but not essential
- Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional occupational therapy clinical services of a complex nature, managing caseload priorities and discharge planning
You will be a strong and confident communicator, communicating effectively with patients, families and professional colleagues at all times.
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
For more information regarding the role, please contact Lisa Webb – Occupational Therapy Team Leader on lisa.webb@mater.org.au.
Applications close on 19th November 2024. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
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.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
