Occupational Therapist

Date posted: Friday 03 June 2022
Closing date: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Cairns Occupational Therapy (COT) would like to nurture another Occupational Therapist (OT) so they can expand their unique caseloads and so you can learn more than you ever thought you needed to know from working closely with their experienced Occupational Therapists. COT will work diligently with you to ensure you never feel that you have been “thrown in the deep end”. They want their staff to feel skilled and confident, with just the right amount of challenge to thrive.

Their fantastic admin staff are able to keep your focus on clinical work. 

They have a supportive team of 8 OTs with diverse caseloads including:

• home modification and assistive technology prescription (NDIS, DVA, CTP, ACP)
• work rehabilitation services  
• scar, swelling and lymphoedema management
• neurological rehab
• hand, wrist and arm therapy including soft tissue injury management 
• pain management therapy.

In July 2022, COT will move into their upsized rooms at Calanna Health Centre, Woree, where it's easy to get to, easy parking.

Are you wondering if you have the experience for this role? 

Experience in one of COT's caseloads is preferred, but not essential. If you have a passion for providing client focussed care, they can help you build your professional future.

You might:

• want to work in a committed team of OTs that are truly caring of their clients and their team
• be seeking a new focus in your OT work and want to be immersed in core OT clinical work
• be an early career OT and have a keen interest in their areas of practice
• want realistic caseload demands and flexibility.

For this position you need to have:

• APHRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• a willingness to learn and become an excellent OT
• a long term commitment to living and working in Cairns, Far North Queensland
• empathy, patience, respect, and kindness
• the ability to consistently work full or part time depending on your need.

Email Director, Principal OT, and AHTA Accredited Hand TherapistKerry Stingel at kerry@cairnsot.com with any questions or to make a time for a chat about theposition.

Once you are ready to apply they will need:

• your current CV
• a cover letter that outlines why you are interested in this great opportunity 
• feel free to send them a short video telling them about yourself. 

COT aim to fill this position as soon as the ideal applicant is found, so do not wait, apply now, even if you are interested for the future!

They work from the Health Professionals and Support Staff Award 2020. Your level of experience determines your level of pay. The big difference with us, is their attention to meeting your needs and our ability to be flexible, creative and responsive as your needs change. 

Learn more about COT on their website: www.cairnsot.com

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