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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Occupational Therapist to join our GEM team!

The Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit provides hospital based specialist geriatric rehabilitation services. This can include the comprehensive and responsive assessment and care planning in consultation with the older person , their family, carers and current community services involved in their care.

About the role: 

Working as a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will report to the Allied Health Manager GEM and the Director, Occupational Therapy and be responsible for the coordination and provision of comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to patients in the GEM unit. In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist consultation for patients with a diagnosis of dementia and cognitive impairment
• Taking a leadership role in all aspects of Occupational Therapy team function, and promote and support the inter-disciplinary approach in the unit
• Working collaboratively as part of the GEM Leadership team within a fast paced and dynamic health environment. 

About you:

• Broad experience and clinical expertise in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services to patients with complex needs and the older person with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia - experience also in the management of issues associated with cognitive impairment and/or changed behaviours and behavioural support planning
• High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately.  This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management and leadership within a discrete unit, including program evaluation and service development
• Ability to manage and adapt to change in a positive manner

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
• Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services. 
• Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 22nd February 2025

Attachments: 

• AHP Senior Occupational Therapist - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 929418