Occupational Therapist - Hospital Avoidance Supported Discharge ServiceJob no: 873278
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Central Adelaide Local Health Network - Integrated CareSefton Park SA, 5083Salary: AHP2 - $86,950- $100,729 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice BenefitsFull Time, Ongoing roleCurrently 5 day service delivery, scaling up to 7 day rosterAbout the role The Integrated Care AHP2 Occupational Therapist will promote a 'home first' approach and provide comprehensive assessment, short-term intervention and care coordination to complex consumers with a focus on:
Hospital avoidance,supported discharge, including transition to community-based services andhospital substitution.Occupational therapy in-home reviews and assessments form an important 'home in-reach' arm of our model, particularly for the CALHN Bright service model and Hospital in the Home. Key services provided include:
Home Safety AssessmentFunctional and/or cognitive assessment in the homePatient education - Falls prevention & energy conservation education.Discharge equipment setup and reviewBasic home modification recommendationsPressure area equipment set-up and educationOnward referrals for ongoing supports (e.g. My Aged Care (MAC) for community ACAT/RAS, etc.)The Occupational Therapist requires well-developed clinical skills and knowledge to provide culturally appropriate care to consumers with complex health needs and who may be experiencing gaps in health care. The Occupational Therapist will have a thorough knowledge of referral pathways and available community services, extensive experience working within a multidisciplinary team, and highly developed communication skills to enable effective liaison and collaboration between the consumer, Public Sector, and Non-Government.
About you Required to work across CALHN sites and within Integrated Care, as required and in line with clinical need.A degree or other qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the National Board OT Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Highly developed ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with clients, carers, staff, and relevant others.Clinical experience working in Occupational Therapy within an acute tertiary hospital, subacute rehabilitation hospital, mental health, or primary care, community, outreach, or ambulatory rehabilitation setting.Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy methods in an acute hospital, sub-acute, mental health, or community, outreach, or ambulatory based setting.About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
Benefit of Joining CALHN At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:
Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
Application Information: Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. Job ref: 873278 Enquiries to: Tiffany Dewick, Team Manager BRIGHT Sefton Park, CALHN
Telephone: 83428600
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Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Sunday 24th November 2024
Attachments 873278 Role Description - AHP2 OT HASDS.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 07 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Nov 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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