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Join our supportive rehab team and provide meaningful, patient centred care everyday

SALHN is looking for Occupational Therapists passionate about rehab to work in our dynamic, growing and supportive team. Join SA Health's commitment to exceptional patient care and embark on a rewarding career journey 

What we offer:

• A valuable contract opportunity within SA Health
• A supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development
• The chance to provide genuine patient-centred care and make a real difference everyday

About the role: 

The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care providing Occupational Therapy services to rehabilitation inpatients. The therapist works in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team, to effectively plan and provide therapeutic interventions based on patient’s goals. 

Duties for the role will include:

• Assessing clients’ occupational abilities, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments.
• Planning and implementing evidence-based intervention programs with outcome measures to evaluate efficacy of therapy programs and introduce new practices in response to evaluations
• Providing education / advice to patients and / or relatives about ongoing management.
• Prescribing and arranging for the provision of appropriate equipment and discharge supports. 

About you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and intervention with patients with a variety of disorders and disabilities, including management of complex cases
• High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities.  This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. 

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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Staff access to pool and gym

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

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

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 19th of August 2026

Attachments:

• Occupational Therapist AHP2 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: 947701