Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services, Port Augusta
• Salary: $67,466 - $100,729 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months) - AHP1/2

The Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist Role

The Senior 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. The Senior 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 Senior Occupational Therapist utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist, the Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist (AHP1) 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 Rural Generalist 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.

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.

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by medical officers including outpatients. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. We also provide specific facilities and staff for Aboriginal patients.

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.

The Region

When 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.

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Port Augusta is located 3 hours drive north of Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Often known as the "Crossroads of Australia", the junction of 3 major highways. A good-sized country town with real estate opportunities, plenty of shopping facilities, outdoor activities, local cinemas and many eateries. Walking trails, fishing opportunities, natural wonders and heritage sites to explore.

 About Port Augusta.pdf

Meet our multidisciplinary team in Allied Health

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

Come and care for up to 45,000 people living north from the Spencer Golf to the Northern Territory, within the Allied Health space.

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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

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: 861226

Enquiries

Name: Teresa Badenoch

Title: Acting Regional Team Leader - Clinical Services

Phone: 8648 8327

E-mail: ***************@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday 23rd March 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 861226 Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist Job Pack.pdf

 JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf

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