Acute Occupational Therapist - SALHN OT Candidate Pool

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

SA Health's Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital is seeking an Acute Occupational Therapist to perform assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with acute conditions, empowering them to regain independence and improve wellbeing.

You'll join a supportive team with supervision, opportunities for professional development, and rotation across areas.

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Competency in assessment and treatment techniques.
• Experience managing a caseload across acute conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, interpretation of findings and plan interventions with patients and carers.
• Undertake comprehensive discharge planning in collaboration with the team.
• Participate in rotations and professional development programs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Discharge planning

Time management

Education

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital – Occupational Therapy • Salary $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2 | Full Time - Contract Until October 2027 Grow with SALHN: Acute Occupational Therapy Opening As an Acute Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in providing assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with acute conditions, empowering them to regain independence and improve their overall well-being. Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment that values continuous learning, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and rotation across different areas. Join SA Health's commitment to exceptional patient care and embark on a rewarding career journey that truly makes a difference.

Why SALHN?

• The chance to join a large and supportive Occupational Therapy Team with regular supervision provided,
• The opportunity to rotate to different areas,
• Extensive access to professional development

About the role:

• Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Manager, some of your duties as the AHP2 OT may involve:
• Using your professional knowledge and skill to provide assessment, interpret findings and plan and implement intervention in collaboration with patients, carers and other health professionals
• Undertaking comprehensive discharge planning in conjunction with other team members,
• Participating in clinical rotations, departmental and hospital professional development programs.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
• Demonstrated competency in Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment techniques,
• Demonstrated competency in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions,
• Demonstrated time management skills to effectively manage caseloads,
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical demands of the job

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 18th October 2026

Attachments:

• AHP2 Occupational Therapist Rotational Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 937847