Your new role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy student to gain practical experience within a busy acute healthcare setting while being supported by experienced allied health professionals. Working as part of the Occupational Therapy Acute Team, you will contribute to high-quality patient care and continue developing your clinical skills through on-the-job learning and professional supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the delivery of safe, patient-centred care
Assisting with clinical assessments and treatment activities under supervision
Providing education and support to patients and families
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and administrative records
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
Participating in quality improvement, training and professional development activities
About you:
You are a motivated Occupational Therapy student who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and developing your clinical skills within a supportive healthcare environment. You will demonstrate:
Current enrolment in a recognised Australian Occupational Therapy degree program
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Compassionate and respectful approach to patient care
Commitment to learning, professional development and continuous improvement
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Alignment with Metro South Health values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence
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What we can offer you:
Ongoing supervision, mentoring and support from experienced Occupational Therapists
Opportunities to develop practical skills and build confidence in a professional healthcare environment
Flexible casual employment that supports your study commitments
Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to inclusion, innovation and excellence in healthcare
You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.
Logan Hospital:
Logan Hospital is the major health centre for one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland. We offer a range of services, including medical, rehabilitation, maternity, surgical and paediatric care.
We offer our staff and students extensive support and training in most medical specialties. As a teaching hospital, we help train future health care professionals and participate in research through strong partnerships with Queensland's leading medical schools, universities, and TAFE Queensland.
Our services will continue to grow as we build bigger and better facilities to support the community. By 2027, we'll have more beds and 5 more birthing suites as part of the Logan Hospital expansion.
INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE
Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.
We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.
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