Occupational Therapist - Virtual Rehab Ward (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Flinders Medical Centre's Virtual Rehab Ward is reshaping rehabilitation delivery for southern Adelaide. The Occupational Therapist will assess and intervene with patients remotely and in person, guiding recovery and functional independence from home within SALHN.

The role reports to the Manager - Virtual Rehabilitation Ward and requires registration as an OT, with experience in neuro/medical/orthopaedic rehab, and ability to supervise staff and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• A degree or other qualification which entitles registration as an occupational therapist with the Occupational Therapy Broad of Australia.
• Experience as a clinician in rehabilitation for neurological, medical or orthopaedic conditions.
• Ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual and in-person occupational therapy assessments to establish rehabilitation goals.
• Design and progress individualized treatment programs focused on ADLs, home safety, and reintegration.
• Provide information about level of functioning and ongoing management to patients/relatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care transitions and discharge planning.
• Contribute to development of virtual care models and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical rehabilitation

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision

Program design

Education

Registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Broad of Australia

Job description

Flinders Medical Centre's Virtual Rehab Ward is reshaping rehabilitation delivery for southern Adelaide. The Occupational Therapist will assess and intervene with patients remotely and in person, guiding recovery and functional independence from home within SALHN.

The role reports to the Manager - Virtual Rehabilitation Ward and requires registration as an OT, with experience in neuro/medical/orthopaedic rehab, and ability to supervise staff and contribute to service development.