Regional Child Health & Development Team Occupational Therapist

SA Health
Job reference: 848551
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla Hospital and Health Services, Location Negotiable
• Salary: $67,466 - $100,729 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 31 December 2024) - AHP1/2

The Regional Child Health& Development Team Occupational Therapist RoleUnder the direct supervision of the Regional Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist (AHP1), the Regional CHAD Occupational Therapist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. To achieve this, the Regional CHAD Occupational Therapist works as a member of a multi- professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. Occupational Therapist works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Occupational Therapist utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.Must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association.For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations' accredited continuous professional development program.Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.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.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.The RegionWhen you join our dynamic workforce you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is part of the Whyalla Eastern Eyre and Far North Health Service, and is a modern, comprehensive health unit. Whyalla provides a wide range of services utilising local general practitioners, resident specialists, visiting specialists and telemedicine for people in the surrounding areas.Meet our multidisciplinary team in- Allied HealthCome and care for up to 45,000 people living north from the Spencer Golf to the Northern Territory, within the space.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .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 ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 848551EnquiriesName: Tess BadenochTitle: Acting Regional Team Leader - Clinical ServicesPhone: 8648 8327E-mail:Application Closing DateMonday 20th May 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility 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.