Experienced Occupational Therapists required for this service based in North Queensland. Further details below:

• Start date – 8th September
• Hours/days per week – 38 hours per week; Monday to Friday
• Reason for vacancy – OT staff member departed to new role at Townsville University Hospital.
• Caseload – 90% Transition Care Program, Townsville suburbs; 10% NDIS caseload from our Townsville office clinic rooms.

• The service is the lead allied health service provider for the program within region
• Established in 2005, the TCP is a joint Commonwealth and State-funded initiative designed to support older Australians in regaining physical and psychosocial function following a hospital stay. Delivered nationally through State and Territory Health Departments (Approved Providers under the Aged Care Act 1997), the program offers short-term restorative care, up to 12 weeks, aimed at enhancing independence and avoiding premature entry into residential aged care.
• The program is goal-oriented, time-limited, and therapy-focused, with services tailored to each individual. These may include nursing support, personal care, domestic assistance, transport, and low intensity allied health therapies such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Dietetics, and Social Work.
• In our region, the TCP offers 46 community-based places, servicing Townsville, Magnetic Island, Ingham, Charters Towers, Ayr, Home Hill, and Mt Isa.

• Experience required/Level of the role – 2 years of experience and above, there are 4 other OT team members based in Townsville.
• Benefits -  Flexible working hours, work vehicles available for community outreach services.
• How many Allied Health staff on the team – 18 Allied Health professionals based in Townsville.
• Driving license required? – Yes, TCP service is a home-based community health service.
• Accommodation available and cost - accommodation can be organised if required
• Relocation – flights/petrol etc… - Relocation support available.