Address- Central Adelaide Local Health Network
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
- Salary AHP-2 $86,950 - $100,729 p.a.
- Full-time temporary 17/1/25
About the role
Under clinical direction from the Transition Care Program (TCP) Manager, the AHP2 Occupational Therapist will contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the TCP client group. To achieve this, the Occupational Therapist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from acute, sub-acute and community sectors and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention and
treatment/therapy based approaches.
The Transition Care Team is responsible for the delivery of services to meet the needs of older people with complex health and care needs as they transition from hospital back to the community. The TCP Occupational Therapist will respond to the individual needs of the clients on the program as well as supporting the co-ordinators and Service Providers.
The TCP Occupational Therapist is required to:
- Respond to referrals from TCP co-ordinators in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Provide support and advice to TCP coordinators and external service providers regarding complex matters of discharge planning, decision making, risk management and safety of the client.
- Participate in quality initiatives including the development of policies and procedures, frameworks and guidelines, education and research concerning Occupational Therapy.
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.
Qualifications
- Must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
- Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner's Agency as an Occupational Therapist.
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.
What we offer
- Attractive salary packaging available
- 17.5 percent Leave loading applied to your annual leave
- Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
- Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- 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
- Aged Care Screening check
- 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.
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.
- In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits and employer superannuation contributions.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
Job ref: 859583
Enquiries to:
Kathryn Smith
Telephone: 0478 112 910
Kathryn.smith@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Friday 15 March 2024.
Attachments
859583 RD Occupational Therapist, Transition Care Program.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
