Occupational Therapist (Patient Flow) (Bundaberg)

An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Occupational Therapist (Patient Flow) to join the Occupational Therapy Team 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.

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To delivery high level clinical occupational therapy acute services to inpatients within the Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service (Bundaberg) focussing on rapid discharge to aid in patient flow whilst ensuring patient safety.
• 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.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $106,053 p.a., comprising salary between $40.36 - $58.60 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Permanent Part Time, 60.8 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2608WB690321.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

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'