Paediatric Occupational Therapist Hospital Rotation

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in its paediatric rotation at Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale SA. This temporary full-time role offers a salary of AUD 73,710–89,981 per year, plus superannuation, salary sacrifice and related benefits.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based paediatric OT across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, work with children and families to achieve

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Paediatric OT experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving public hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric OT assessments and interventions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualised care plans.
• Engage with children, families and carers to support functional goals across development, sensory and participation domains.
• Contribute to service improvement, student supervision and clinical education within NALHN.

Skills

Paediatric OT experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Family-centred communication

Education

Bachelor or master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in its paediatric rotation at Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale SA. This temporary full-time role offers a salary of AUD 73,710–89,981 per year, plus superannuation, salary sacrifice and related benefits.

The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based paediatric OT across inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, work with children and families to achieve