Advanced Allied Health Assistant- Occupational Therapy

A permanent full-time opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care across acute, sub-acute and outpatient services.

About the role

As the Advanced Allied Health Assistant - Occupational Therapy, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, acute and sub-acute settings. Working within a delegated practice framework, you will provide advanced clinical support to Occupational Therapists, assisting patients to achieve their rehabilitation, recovery and discharge goals. You will also take a lead role in coordinating and supervising Allied Health Assistants within the Occupational Therapy service, ensuring workloads are effectively managed and services are delivered to a high standard.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide therapy programmes and interventions performed with direct or indirect supervision
• Obtain relevant patient information, including where appropriate, the administering a defined range of clinical screening assessments, as delegated and allowed by testing guidelines and legislation.
• Communicate effectively with the treating Allied Health Professionals regarding patient status and outcomes of interventions provided, and any other information relevant for patient care.
• Actively contribute to the multidisciplinary team through attendance at department meetings, projects and activities, and undertaking administrative duties.
• Provide orientation, supervision and support for new and existing Allied Health Assistants, Allied Health Assistant Relievers, and Allied Health Assistant trainees.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED