About us:
The Aged Care Assessment Service is a multi-disciplinary team of nursing and allied health clinicians whose main function is to assess frail clients 65 years and over and Indigenous clients 50 years and over for:
Permanent residential aged careRespite residential aged careHome Care Package Program in the communityTransition Care Programme (12-week community rehabilitation program – therapy and case management intervention from direct hospital discharge – with 24 hours)Short Term Restorative Care (8-week community rehabilitation program – community therapy intervention for aged functional decline)Once care is approved, the Aged Care Assessor (ACA) refers to community service providers to provide this care.
About the role:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) or Physiotherapist (PT) works across the Aged Care Assessment (ACA) Single Assessment Service (SAS) completing complex/comprehensive assessments in hospital or community settings according to Commonwealth guidelines and the Aged Care Act 1997, bringing an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist focus to the multi-disciplinary team and to client care, and referring frail aged clients to appropriate service provision.
About you:
The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification, or equivalent, in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy.
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification as an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and maintenance of the registration requirements with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Registration Board of Queensland, including any necessary endorsements, to be provided prior to commencement of duty.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms/evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact Recruitment Services at ****** and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5A614167.
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 #Rockhampton Further information:
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