Occupational Therapist (Bundaberg)

An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department at the Bundaberg Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 200,000 residents including several rural communities.

 Duties:

• Deliver effective generalist occupational therapy clinical services to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health within the Wide Bay Health Service to:
  • maximise client function in activities of daily living,
  • maximise functional recovery
  • support timely client discharge from the Bundaberg Hospital and
  • support clients' abilities to stay in their own home.

• This position rotates through a variety of caseloads within Bundaberg Hospital including medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards as well as outpatient clinics such as hands, scar and vascular; and pre-admission. or and programs such as Balance and Mobility.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive salary between $2,719.80 – $3,997.60 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment up to 18th June 2023) (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2207WB429633

Other benefits include: 

• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance
• Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

For more information about this position please click here https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2207WB429633        

Contact Officer:  Alys Sommerfeld

Contact Phone: 07 4150 2381