SA Health Job reference: 887779
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Location NegotiableSalary: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - AHP1/2Temporary Full Time (up to 30 June 2025) - Multiple Positions Available**New graduates are encouraged to apply** Join our Country Health Connect team as a Rural Generalist Occupational Therapist We are seeking Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic, large, and well-established Occupational Therapy team which services the beautiful Limestone Coast region.
We have opportunities for experienced as well as new graduate clinicians to join us, with positions working diversely across health care, aged care, paediatric and the disability sector.
We are growing our occupational therapy services and multidisciplinary teams to meet the need of the community.
The team supports inpatient services to the largest regional hospital in South Australia, as well as connecting to many other regional hospital sites, as well as providing services to paediatric and adult community clients and their families.
The Occupational Therapists work within an energetic and rewarding environment working onsite amongst a range of other allied health, nursing, and medical professionals.
In addition to the strong professional connections you will make, we are a large workforce with social networking opportunities if you are new to the region.
The allied health department values the integrative work opportunities but also the important out of work social relationships.
There is the option to rotate through a variety of clinical areas.
You will have onsite supervision and mentoring from an experienced clinician, as you develop and consolidate skills in the inpatient, rehabilitation, community adult or paediatric settings.
Our health facilities have dedicated, experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte, and Penola areas.
It is well established with technology and infrastructure to support modern telehealth services.
Occupational therapy is a diverse and flexible discipline and our team provides the option to consolidate skills in preferred areas of practice as well as exposure and the adaptability to extend clinical, networking, communication and leadership skills.
Please refer to the Role Description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
BENEFITS Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisionsUp to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be availableWork/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionalsSupported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities, including New Graduate Support ProgramIn addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
Applicant Information Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s) DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker CheckNational 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances) 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: 887779 Enquiries Tara Brook
Senior Occupational Therapist
Phone: 8721 1460
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date Monday 3rd February 2025 - 11:55PM
Attachments 887779 AHP1 Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf
887779 AHP2 Occupational Therapist Role Description.pdf
JCS+Occupational+Therapist+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
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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