Occupational Therapist, Calhn Falls Prevention Service

SA Health
Job reference: 861145
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneCentral Adelaide Local Health Network

• Salary: AHP2 - $86,950- $100,729(p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Woodville SA, 5011
• Part Time, Contracted Role working 15 hours per week up to 7 Mar 2025

About the roleThe AHP2 Falls Occupational Therapist applies clinical experience, specialised knowledge and professional judgment to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. To achieve this, the Falls Occupational Therapist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention and treatment/therapy based approaches.An employee at this level works under limited clinical supervision, and may provide direction to less experienced professional officers, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Occupational Therapist will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention and treatment/therapy based approaches.An employee at this level accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and support of less experienced staff.About CALHNThe 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 and and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Onsite Gym and Day Care facilities available to staff at TQEH and RAH.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

• Appropriate Degree, or other relevant qualification that entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist.

Diversity and inclusion:Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• 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/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 861145Enquiries to:Kathryn SmithTelephone: 0478112910Email: Kathryn.Smith@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Thursday 11th April 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
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.