Grow with SALHN: Acute Occupational Therapy Opening

As an Acute Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in providing assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with acute conditions, empowering them to regain independence and improve their overall well-being. Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment that values continuous learning, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and rotation across different areas. Join SA Health's commitment to exceptional patient care and embark on a rewarding career journey that truly makes a difference.

Why SALHN?

• The chance to join a large and supportive Occupational Therapy Team with regular supervision provided,
• The opportunity to rotate to different areas,
• Extensive access to professional development

About the role: 

Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Manager, some of your duties as the AHP1 OT may involve:

• Applying your clinical experience, clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive and integrated Occupational Therapy services to the needs of SALHN clients,
• Undertaking comprehensive discharge planning in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Providing a role model, by demonstrating professional behaviour, and clinical reasoning

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
• Demonstrated competency in Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment techniques,
• Demonstrated competency in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions,
• Demonstrated time management skills to effectively manage caseloads,
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical demands of the job

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Nicole Jamieson, Occupational Therapy Manager- Acute Services, (08) 8204 4781, Nicole.Jamieson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 23 June 2026

Attachments:

• Occupational Therapist Rotational 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: 937847