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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations     
• Salary AHP-2   $88,255 -  $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions, temporary contracts up to 12 months
• Full-time positions (part-time will be considered)

Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving patient outcomes?

Join our multidisciplinary team at CALHN and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients through expert occupational therapy services.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services that enhance the lives of adults with a variety of complex health conditions. Your work will be integral to our team’s efforts in achieving better clinical outcomes for our patients.

In this role, you will utilise your considerable experience to assess and provide tailored OT interventions for complex health conditions. You will also have the opportunity to engage in departmental educational initiatives, contribute to quality improvement projects, and participate in planning activities that elevate the standard of care we provide.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services to adults across acute, sub-acute rehabilitation, community, and ambulatory settings.
• Participate in and contribute to departmental education, quality improvement, and planning activities.
• Provide professional supervision and mentorship to AHP1 Occupational Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students.
• Rotate across different sites and units within CALHN, bringing your expertise to a variety of clinical environments.

About You

You are a proficient Occupational Therapist with at least three years of clinical experience in diverse settings, which may include acute care, sub-acute rehabilitation, and community-based services. You have experience in managing patients with complex conditions and are equipped with the skills to deliver exceptional care.

You are committed to continuous learning and enjoy mentoring others, helping to build a strong and knowledgeable team. Your ability to adapt to different clinical environments and your dedication to improving patient outcomes make you an ideal fit for this role.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

What To Know More? For more information, please contact:

Sarah Heard, Senior Manager CALHN OT (TQEH) 

Telephone:   0403 121 565 | Email: sarah.heard@sa.gov.au

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job ref:  889578

Submit your interest via clicking the “Apply Now Button”

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 24 January 2025

Attachments

 889578 RD Occupational Therapist.pdf

 Connect First at CALHN.pdf

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