Occupational Therapist

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
• Salary: AHP1 $67,466 - $82,359 p.a. (pro rata) | AHP2 $86,950 - $100,729 p.a. (pro rata)
• Temporary Full Time up to 29 August 2025
• Part time contracts will be considered

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications, knowledge and experience.
Overview
In this rewarding role, the Occupational Therapist (OT) assists clients in meeting their goals, by planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive and integrated range of Occupational Therapy services appropriate to the needs of the local community within the Yorke & Northern Cluster.
The OT will utilise Primary Health Care principles to ensure the range of Occupational Therapy services provided meets changing community needs. Coordinating the updating and development of evidence based resources, the OT will participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy programs across a range of acute, outpatient and community settings.
The OT will undertake clinical prioritisation and triaging of referrals and managing this in line with other organisational priorities, support less experienced clinicians and allied health assistants and undertake clinical assessments and implementing recommendations to keep clients in their homes, assist in hospital discharge or meet client goals.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for full membership of the South Australian Board of Occupational Therapist. For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be filled. For self regulated professions, it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program.
Applicants will need to be skilled in supporting clients, carers and families across the Patient Journey, providing effective assessment and triage, timely referrals, accurate information, coordinated care and prompt follow-up. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will equip the OT in interacting effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, as well as working well within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Important Information
A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
This vacancy is currently a full time position however, consideration will be given to part time contract availability and hours of work will be by negotiation and salary will be adjusted according to hours worked.
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is. For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 856622.
Enquiries
Viv London
Allied Health Team Leader
Phone: 8638 4494
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Friday 16th February 2024 - 11.55PM
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Applications close: 16 Feb 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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