Professional 2 (Remuneration Package $106,109 - $126,196)Allied Health - Katherine HospitalOngoing vacancy in Katherine, NTJoining the Allied Health team at Katherine Hospital and the Big Rivers Region as an occupational therapist offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real impact on patients' lives, particularly within Indigenous communities. You'll work across acute, sub-acute, rehabilitation and community settings, helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through tailored, culturally sensitive interventions.The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, providing holistic care and rehabilitation. You'll also have opportunities to engage in regional health initiatives, contribute to service development, and expand your skills in a supportive and diverse environment.This role also allows for professional growth and participation in innovative regional health initiatives. In a complex region like BRR, innovation is key, which means ideas and expertise are valued and implemented at all levels. AHS-BRR is an open-door service, walking with and empowering both its consumers and employees.The Katherine region offers a multitude of outdoor, camping, fishing, four-wheel driving, hiking, and mountain biking activities. It is close to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Katherine Gorge, and in relatively close proximity to other places such as the Kimberley, Gregory National Park, Mataranka hot springs, the Red Centre, and countless other bush camping sites. While offering these natural wonders, it is also only a 3-hour drive up the fully-sealed Stuart highway to the city of Darwin, which provides ample shopping and restaurant opportunities.There is opportunity to be able to make a huge difference to healthcare outcomes for patients in rural and remote areas. Working in the area of Paediatrics in a small town is rewarding, with continuity of care in the patient healthcare journey and the ability to make connections across differing family and cultural groups. Our patients have a high burden of chronic disease with complex comorbidities, and this makes for challenging and rewarding medicine.For further information about this vacancy please contact:Big Rivers Clinical Employment at ****** vacancy number: 37793Closing date: 05.11.2024Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit Home/Search.#J-18808-Ljbffr