Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist/Occupational Therapist

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SA Health Job reference: 875902
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla Full Time | Temporary (up to 31 January 2025) Base Salary Range: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a - AHP3 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a - AHP2 In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging ). Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community through your compassionate care and expertise! Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an AHP3 or AHP2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience. About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Site and Service: Allied and Community Health Service Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health
 About Whyalla.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply Support and Training: Supervision - as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision FrameworkAccess to Professional Development fundingScholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners About the Role: As an accomplished and highly skilled clinician, the Regional Clinical Senior Occupational Therapist (AHP3) will deliver top-tier services and provide inspiring clinical and professional leadership to allied health professionals across the FUNLHN region and remote areas of South Australia. In this pivotal role, you'll drive improvements in service quality, safety, and community-focused distribution, collaborating with allied health staff, managers, and key stakeholders to enhance models of care and workforce development initiatives.
The Occupational Therapist (AHP2) leverages extensive clinical experience and a blend of generalist and specialist knowledge to deliver a comprehensive and integrated range of services tailored to the needs of the local community. Working with increased autonomy, you'll plan, implement, and evaluate these services, and may also provide clinical supervision to less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students. As an integral member of a multi-professional team, collaborating with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, you'll apply a range of approaches, including preventative care, early intervention, and therapeutic treatment, to ensure optimal outcomes for the community.
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About You: Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. AHP3 Bring extensive knowledge as a Rural Generalist or within a specific discipline, providing complex clinical and consultancy services across FUNLHN and relevant professional networks.Demonstrate professional independence and clinical competence, utilizing advanced reflective-practice skills to implement innovative and sophisticated techniques effectively.Apply a deep understanding of FUNLHN's strategic directions, health unit operations, and service delivery challenges to manage complex and diverse responsibilities.Offer strategic advice to management on service development and practice redesign, effectively addressing client needs and adapting to evolving demand. AHP2 Apply your professional expertise and develop generalist and specialist knowledge to deliver high-quality services to client groups, even in complex situations.Exercise sound professional judgment in selecting and adapting established methods, procedures, and techniques to meet diverse client needs.Offer a wide range of clinical and consultative services across various settings, including individual consultations, group sessions, and health promotion activities.Effectively manage and prioritize your own workload while supporting others in developing plans for resource allocation and workload management within the team.Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: 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: 875902 Want To Know More? Contact: Dan Johnson - A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team , 0407 611 623, ******  
Application Closing Date:  Friday 22nd November  2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments:  875902 AHP3 Role Description.pdf
 875902 AHP2 Role Description.pdf
 JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf
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Flexibility 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.


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