Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Cairns
Practice Information:
This practice consists of a fast-growing interdisciplinary allied health team including eight Exercise Physiologists, five Occupational Therapists, two Physiotherapists, two Allied Health Assistants, and seven administrative superstars. They have a strong reputation that is built on quality, compassion, care, and a fun culture. They are a driven team that pride themselves on teamwork, excellence, and innovation. They focus on bringing out the best in their team members, because they know this will result in the best experience for their clients.
Position Description:
Registered Occupational Therapist - New graduate or recent graduate looking to learn from a senior interdisciplinary team inclusive of 4 senior occupational therapists.
How to know if this role is right for you: You love people and enjoy adding value to their livesYou are passionate about occupational therapy and feel you would like to make a huge impact in your client's lives and grow personally and professionally to achieve thisYou are confident, energetic, driven, and motivatedYou have experience and/or interest in all aspects of occupational therapy, and a thirst for learning, growth, and diversityYou love working and learning within a close-knit supportive team environmentYou are an outgoing people person who enjoys meeting and working with a broad range of people of different cultural backgrounds, ages, and clinical needsYou enjoy networking with and developing working relationships with key stakeholdersYou like working in a clinic and getting out and about to support people within the community and in their homesYou want to live in the tropicsYou are after clear paid progressionsYou love a challengeBenefits of working for this organisation: Great work/life balance is a top priority for us so negotiable flexibility in work hours with no early mornings, late evenings, or weekend workNew purpose-built clinic space in the heart of Cairns with onsite gym space with cable machines, free weights, parallel bars, aerobic equipment, play therapy space, and moreFun and exciting team culture with quarterly culture daysAn amazing and supportive administrative teamWeekly mentoring and fortnightly in-house continuing education and clinical workshopsProgressive CPD allowance starting in the first year for support in your pursuit of your clinical interests and passionAmazing opportunities for learning and further upskilling from the clinical leadership team in the areas of paediatrics, aged care, and persistent painOpportunities for progression in your career as a clinical supervisor and/or subject matter expert in any clinical interest area of yoursBe part of a very strong and committed team and you get to learn from other interdisciplinary health professionals who are aligned with the practice's core purposeYou get to help us with creating new ways to do business and help peopleExcellent work conditions and all required equipment providedCompetitive remuneration Potential opportunity for financial assistance in postgraduate study (e.g. Masters etc.) or professional coursesWork from home as an optionOpportunity to apply new ways of dealing with common problemsUnparalleled opportunity to live in the Cairns region where the rainforest meets the reef and so much to do on weekends such as scuba diving, hiking, waterfall hunting, and water skiingQualifications & Experience: Current or ability to register with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Relevant bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational TherapyWorking with Children (WWC) CheckCurrent Police CheckCurrent Australian Driver's LicenseRights to work in AustraliaJob Type: Permanent - Full Time or Part Time
After Hours Requirements: No
Salary Information: $80,000 - $110,000 per annum
About Cairns:
Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges, and beaches.
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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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