Occupational Therapist - Senior (GEMHITH) (Hervey Bay) Queensland Health (Organisation site ( http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ ) ) Geriatric Evaluation Management, Hospital in the Home, Integrated Care Services, Hervey Bay Hospital Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older Australians? Do you have experience in geriatric care and rehabilitation? The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a skilled and compassionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Geriatric Evaluation Management / Rehabilitation Hospital in the Home (GEM/GEMR HITH) service.
This innovative program focuses on improving the health outcomes of older patients in their own homes, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and supporting a quicker recovery through tailored care.
Your opportunity: To deliver high level Occupational Therapy clinical services and professional expertise for GEM/ GEMR HITH patients within the Integrated Care Services, Fraser Coast.
Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary Integrated Care team to manage, coordinate and provide optimal, responsive and flexible Occupational Therapy services for GEM/GEM Rehab patients within the GEM/GEMR HITH clinic and community settings.
The position will focus on preventing inappropriate and avoidable admissions and/or promote reduced length of stay by supporting the needs of the patient, their family and significant others across the care continuum.
The Geriatric Evaluation Management / Rehabilitation Hospital In The Home (GEM/GEMR HITH) is an initiative of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service funded through the Queensland Health Improvement Unit.
The service is focused on improving health outcomes for patients over the age of 65 years or 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, supporting avoidable admission and reducing length of stay in hospital for patients with age-related physical, functional and/or cognitive decline associated with frailty.
Our offer: You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $110,151 p.a., comprising salary rates $64.64 - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Part Time, 53.2 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months).
Job Ad Reference: H2412 WB611648.
Other benefits include: Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%) Annual Leave Loading (17.5%) Professional Development Leave Lower cost of living How to apply: The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position.
***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE*** Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure 'Care, connection and compassion for all' Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/humanrights ) and diversity ( https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/inclusion-and-diversity-commitment ).
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