Occupational Therapist - Experienced or New Graduate - Longreach QLD (Job - 1000

• Graduates will be well supported!
• $73,978 - $94,544 PLUS super and up to $15,900 salary sacrificing
• Other benefits include 17.5% leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave, AND relocation assistance

Practice Information:
The organisation is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider of community and outreach-based allied health, mental health, aged care, wellbeing, and disability services. They have been providing services to more than 50 communities throughout regional, rural and remote Queensland since 1993. The practice harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalism of a large team of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. They share a commitment to cultural competency, providing a comprehensive and robust model of healthcare service delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work in rural, remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the real difference we make in people’s lives. They serve over 50 communities across remote, rural and regional areas of Australia, including Townsville, Mount Isa, Longreach, Normanton, Doomadgee, Cloncurry and Mornington Island.

Grow, both personally and professionally, and set yourself up for success throughout your career!

Why join our team?

• The clinical caseload is varied, giving great exposure to a range of different clinical presentations, allowing you to explore all areas of your discipline early on in your career;
• The organsiation provides genuine community and not-for-profit primary health care services where there is no cost to the client;
• They have a great team culture with many early career professionals across our business; this allows for strong friendships to be formed and a wealth of peer support to be provided;
• Working with a large multidisciplinary team you will learn about other health disciplines, holistic health care and referral pathways that exist, allowing a wraparound service for your clients; and
• If applying as a Graduate, you will be well supported with structured supervision and mentoring. The organisation prides itself on growing its clinicians to be the best versions of themselves and providing career progression opportunities. At whatever level you join, you'll have ongoing mentorship and support available and the opportunity to choose your own external mentor. Whether you are looking for a change of scenery or a new adventure, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution.

Position Description:
As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide occupational therapy services in collaboration with a range of specialists. You'll get to treat based on clinical need without the barriers that are often present in private practice funding, offering long-term treatment and prevention strategies. Working with a diverse range of clients, you'll set your own schedule and have the chance to see the real difference your work makes as you enable rural communities to live and receive high-quality holistic care. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting participants inclusion in the communities and activities they choose;
• Assessing clients' emotional, cognitive, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised assessments;
• Planning and directorship of programs through the use of vocational, recreational, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis;
• Assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommend environmental adaptations to maximise their performance;
• Providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments;
• Delivering goal-directed early childhoods supports; and
• Assisting with community education activities to improve the health of individuals by raising awareness of healthy lifestyles, diseases and disabilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• To be considered you must be registered, or eligible to obtain registration with AHPRA and have a passion for providing quality healthcare;
• Hold a relevant Occupational Therapy qualification;
• Have a current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence; and
• Have the right to live and work in Australia.

Job Type:  Permanent - Full Time

After Hours Requirements:  No

Salary Information: 

• Enjoy an attractive salary of $73,978 - $94,544 (commensurate with experience), PLUS super and up to $15,900 salary sacrificing!
• Excellent range of additional benefits include a flexible working environment, 17.5% leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave, AND relocation assistance!

About Longreach:
Longreach, a community that offers a range of authentic experiences. Longreach is a place that has limitless horizons, clear skies, beautiful sunsets and minimal traffic. The community welcomes you with open arms, and there is a real sense of community spirit. The community look after one another and there is always an open invite to the numerous local community events. Including endless country race meets, camping and outback experiences, country shows, and festivals. The Longreach community are always willing to have a laugh and share their stories. Longreach is home to the original Stagecoach, the iconic Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum, as well as the Thomson River.

For more information on this position please contact us now!

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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