Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) (Multiple Positions)Job no: 886887
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – ModburySalary: AHP1 - $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata) / AHP2 - $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefitsOngoing Full-TimeTemporary Full-Time and Part-Time, up to 2 January 2026 (Multiple Positions)About the Role: A unique opportunity exists for a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join the Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) at Modbury. This is an exciting opportunity to clinically specialise in the rehabilitation of stroke, amputee, orthopaedic and reconditioning client groups, under the direct guidance, supervision and support of an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist. Clinicians with an underlying passion for enabling patients to achieve the best functional outcomes possible are strongly encouraged to apply.
NARS is comprised of three neighbouring rehabilitation service areas – Inpatient Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation in the Home and the Day Rehabilitation Service. Each area offers highly specialised clinical care and is dedicated to providing a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach that is reinforced by evidence-based practice standards. Our core values of respect, integrity and accountability underpin our commitment to provide excellence in care, innovation, creativity and leadership, and equity in service provision. As a service we strongly promote working towards client-directed goals, providing individualised and tailored therapy programs, engaging significant persons in the rehabilitation journey and building positive professional relationships based on informed choice and respect. With this foundation we have a highly passionate, motivated and resilient Occupational Therapy and multi-disciplinary team, with a supportive and welcoming workplace culture.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
Benefits of working at NALHN: From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s): DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)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 (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: 886887 Enquiries: Bettina Morias
A/ Senior Manager
Phone: (08) 7321 4106
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date: 3 January 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description: 886887 - Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) - AHP1 - role description.pdf
886887 - Occupational Therapist - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (NARS) - AHP2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Advertised: 20 Dec 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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