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Occupational
Therapy Jobs Australia
LOCUM
OPPORTUNITIES
QUEENSLAND
Job
No. 6052
Our
client a private practise based in a city that lies approximately 385
kilometres north of Brisbane and 15 kilometres inland from the coast are in
need of a locum OT to start on 3rd November until 30th January 09. The hours
of work will be Monday to Friday 8.30-5pm only no weekend work will be
required.
A
small shared practice with 3 OT’s offering services including hand and
upper limb, DVA and mobility, mental health and paediatrics. Each OT is a
sole trader and has their own room in a shared paediatric/group
treatment area. The bulk of referrals are from local GP’s and
Specialists, there area also 3 administrative staff employed supporting 2
OT’s separately. The type of skills that will be required from candidates
will be previous experience in adult mental health environment would be
advantageous as well as paediatric experience will be highly regarded.
A
fantastic hourly rate is on offer for all suitable candidates as well as
accommodation will be provided.
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Job
No. 6045
A
generalist position with experience in
outpatient, community and acute care environments is advantageous but
need not be all three as caseload is able to be changed to match
experience. The hours of work will be 0800am to 1630 Monday to Friday.
The OT department at Gladstone covers the acute medical/surgical ward of
29 beds as well as servicing Gladstone and the surrounding community.
The OT department has provision to employ 2 full time OT’s, and is in
the process of having access to an allied health assistant.
The role is varied and includes:
ward work - being part of the multi disciplinary team, initial
assessments, completing standardized cognitive assessments, scar
management and prescription of compression garments, hand therapy and
the fabrication of splints, home assessments, minor and major housing
modifications, patient education and advocacy, involvement in cardiac
rehab group and persistent pain management programme, paediatrics –
developmental delay, encopresis. The variety of work is
challenging, enjoyable and means that no day is the same. There
will be accommodation and travel provided
and an excellent $$$ offered.
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NEW
SOUTH WALES
Job
No. 6305
Locum
OT required for this role in the north west of NSW working with another
OT as well as allied health professionals in a community outreach
team. This role is based at a large regional health care campus
and also services 2 other regional NSW towns. The role is also
based clinically in mental health. Application should have
experience in mental health OT. The role is to commence in January
2009 and applicants who can make a commitment of 4-6 months will be
highly regarded. Accommodation onsite can be provided at no cost.
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Job
No. 6024
Our
client part of the Greater Western Area Health Service located on the
edge of the NSW outback require a locum or permanent Occupational
Therapist. The role is available until end of January 2009 and
longer if the candidate wishes to continue, located on the border with
South Australia in the Barrier Range. The closest major capital
city is Adelaide and the town has been called the Silver City, and
the Oasis of the West.
The
hours of work are Monday to Friday from 830am - 430pm no weekend work
required, the role will involve ideally paediatric experience in 0-6
year olds and school transition, with diagnosis including ASD, DCD,
physical and intellectual disabilities. Although for short term locums
there is community adult caseload (including home modifications and
equipment prescription) or acute medical and surgical interventions
(including aged, orthopaedic, fast stream rehab) work available too
depending on the candidates experience which would determine the
clinical area.
An
excellent opportunity to live and experience the Outback as well as earn
top $$$ with accommodation and travel paid for at no cost. If this
sounds like you for a short or long term contract please register with
your resume today.
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Job
No. 5974
Our
client a public hospital in South West Sydney requires a Grade 2
Occupational Therapist locum for a period of 4-5 months (negotiable).
The Grade 2 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the organisation
of an effective and efficient Occupational Therapy service within the
allocated clinical grouping. This encompasses ensuring effective and
efficient entry, assessment, treatment planning, treatment
implementation, evaluation and separation of patients/clients. The Grade
2 Therapist is also responsible for undertaking designated
administrative tasks necessary to support service delivery. The
Occupational Therapist will maintain a caseload commensurate with the
supervision, administration and planning responsibilities for
Occupational Therapy services, while working as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
The candidate will be
competent in dealing with complex case management issues
as well as be responsible for the supervision of staff and
students within the clinical group or as assigned. The
OT must be willing to participate in continuing professional
development activities and research activities into clinical practice
areas. Some of the challenges
include managing a diversity of clinical presentations within agreed
time frames; Providing client centred occupational therapy services to a
diverse population; and Working in a complex health care setting
managing service and client needs.
All
candidates MUST have a degree in Occupational Therapy, have extensive,
relevant clinical competence - in the area of Acute Medicine and
demonstrate commitment to continuing professional education. An
excellent support network is available from other Allied Health staff as
well as Senior OT with a fantastic remuneration package.
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Job
No. 5529
A
private health and aged care facility in Young, which
is situated in the South West region of southern
New South Wales
, just two (2) hours drive from the
Canberra
area. The
purpose of the position is to provide assessment for a broad range of
paediatric and adult clients in the communities of Young, Harden and Boorowa.
Adult & paediatric assessment, treatment, home programming and goal
setting for groups and individuals is required. Communication skills need to
be at the highest level as well as a willingness to participate in relevant
community development projects. Accommodation
is available for singles as well as couples which would cost $10-$15 per night
approximately. The role is initially for a 6 month period and depending on the
candidates performance can lead to a permanent position. An excellent package
is available for the right candidate. Please
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Job
No. 5319
Our client a
Community Health Service on the NSW Central Western slopes, Condobolin
requires a locum Occupational Therapist to start as soon as possible for
a period of three to six months. Condobolin is a country town of
some 3500 people in NSW's Central West, located 99 km west of Parkes and
463 km west of Sydney. The
hours or work will be from 830am to 5pm Monday-Friday with no weekend work
involved. The candidate will have some experience in aged care,
paediatrics, and rehabilitation. There will be home visits required for home
modification assessments. The
OT will be solo however an assistant physiotherapist
may be available on request. Community Health Service has an outreach capacity
where members of the team go to smaller sites often to provide their services.
There
is accommodation and travel provided as well as a fantastic rate on offer.
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VICTORIA
Job
No. 6080
Our client a
Community Health Centre located in Melbourne are in need of a locum
Occupational Therapist to start as soon as possible until March 2009.Our
client is Victorias Largest Not
for Profit Disability Organisation require
a Grade 2 OT who has experience in dealing with adults and kids that have
difficulties in communicating (CommTec experience). The hours will be 4 days
per week from 9-5 Monday to Friday. All candidates will have experience in
dealing with Adults and kids, candidates with paediatric experience are
welcome too.
Please
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Job
No. 5761
Our
client a modern, comprehensive health unit, located on the western shores of
the upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia 395kms from Adelaide require an
Occupational Therapist to start February 09. The hospital comprises of 82
staffed beds and a 20 bed day surgery unit, there is an integrated community,
mental health, domiciliary care, palliative care and allied health teams
(including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology) located
on site and off site. There
are 2 positions available, one is on a permanent basis and the other is on a
12 month contract until August 2009, the candidate will be responsible for the
provision of OT services to the Eyre Peninsula community. Candidates MUST have
experience in Inpatients, Outpatients, Domiciliary Care, Paediatrics and
Mental Health. Interstate travel may be required necessitating to occasional
overnight stay. The role is on a 75 hours per fortnight basis with work
required Monday to Friday. An
excellent salary is available for this role approximately $42-$58k depending
on experience, together with the option of salary packaging. Please
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WESTERN
AUSTRALIA
Job
No. 6302
Locum role
for OT based in Perth. Our client will consider either a fulltime or a
part time locum. Applicants must have experience in
dementia
care. This vacancy is available immediately and application who can
make a commitment of more than 4 months will be highly regarded.
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Job
No. 6300
Locum OT
required at this large regional hospital on the north coast of WA working
with other OT's and allied health staff on inpatients and outpatients.
Travel and accommodation can be provided. OT's that can make a
commitment of 3 months or longer will be highly regarded.
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TASMANIA
Job No. 6304
More than one position available working
with a state government service in Hobart, TAS. OT's who have more
than 5 years experience working with clients with physical sensory
intellectual disabilities in the community are welcome to apply. These
contracts are from between 6 months and up to 2 years in length and are full
time hours. They are day work only, among a team of 14 allied health
professionals. Contact us for further details.
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