Queensland Health occupational therapists may work in acute hospitals, rehabilitation settings, community and primary health, chronic pain teams, integrated mental health and paediatrics including developmental assessment teams.
Service settings include major metropolitan hospitals, community centres and services in rural and remote areas.
Occupational therapists within Queensland Health are employed in innovative programs such as:
Individuals seeking employment as an occupational therapist in Queensland must be registered with the Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland.
Applicants who are registered in another Australian State or Territory can apply for registration under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992.
Applicants who are registered and hold an Annual Practising Certificate in New Zealand can apply for registration under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.
For further information about registration requirements, please visit: www.occuptherapyboard.qld.gov.au
If your qualifications were not obtained in Australia or New Zealand, you will be required to have your qualifications assessed for equivalency by the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Boards (COTRB) before applying for registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Queensland.
For further information, please refer to the "Assessment Process" section of the COTRB website: www.cotrb.com.au
OT Australia - Australian Association of Occupational Therapists is the national professional association for occupational therapists in Australia. The national office is in Victoria, but affiliated member associations can be found in each State and Territory. OT Australia deals with educational, professional and ethical matters.
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