Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Country Health Connectlocated in BerriSalary: $68,478 - $83,594 p.a.
- AHP1Full Time Position - 2 year contract* *You must have graduated within the past 12 months or completing studies within 2024 and eligible to register as an Occupational Therapist in early 2025.
Occupational Therapist - Early Career Program 2025 – RiverlandKickstart your career supporting a vibrant regional community in accessing high quality health care.
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) Early Career Program 2025 provides a unique opportunity to develop skills and gain experience across a range of clinical areas as a Rural Generalist.
Under the direct supervision of an experienced AHP2 Occupational Therapist, the AHP1 Occupational Therapist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the growing needs of the local community.
To achieve this, Occupational Therapists work as members 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.
This includes providing services to sectors such as paediatrics, acute, residential care, aged & community consumers as needed.
Applicants must hold a recognised qualification within the Occupational Therapy profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
Empower lives, grow your career – Occupational Therapy in Riverland awaits you!
Clinical Rotations • Acute and community – regional hospitals and outpatient clinics.• Rehabilitation and aged care – inpatient, outpatient community rehabilitation, and residential aged care services.• Child Health And Development (CHAD) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – children, families and community disability services.
focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients' own homes.About our RegionThe Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.
for more information about working for RMCLHN.
We will provide support, both personally and professionallyGive you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your roleOffer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitmentsProvide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safetyOffer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.Provide Relocation Support, where applicable.
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Applicant InformationThe 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: 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 in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 878224.EnquiriesNicole SwanClinical Senior Occupational TherapyPhone: 08 8580 2500E-mail: Application Closing Date12 December 2024 - 11.55PMAttachments