South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the team at the Roma Hospital.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health, Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme!
Join us in building better health in the bush!
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health – Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. See link - Queensland Health - Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
Your opportunity
To deliver high level generalist Occupational Therapy clinical services, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexities and age groups provided in outpatient, inpatient, residential care and subacute settings. The position provides high level clinical care in person, via tele-heath, delegation to allied health assistants and regular outreach to clients in rural communities in the South West Hospital and Health Service.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care support in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Roma is the largest town in the Maranoa Region servicing a catchment population of almost 14,000 and offers an array of city-like conveniences with friendly country hospitality. Roma's newly built hospital hosts an extensive list of services with state of the art facilities. A great place for families in a region traditionally rich with oil and gas and farming industries, Roma boasts an abundance of sports, recreation and schooling options. With annual events such as Easter in the Country and the Roma Races, Roma is fast becoming renowned for its enthusiasm in bringing world class Festivals and Events to the local area, showcasing their community spirit; the same community feel that makes Roma a career move you will wish you had made earlier.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
This position may require the incumbent to travel within the South West Hospital and Health Service catchment.
- Full-time opportunity in a new state of the art hospital!
- Secure, Long-Term, Rewarding & Career Opportunity!
- Join a healthcare team focused on delivering quality patient services!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Roma has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/roma/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/roma-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
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