Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Repat Health Precinct – Division of Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative CareSalary $102,641- $110,094 AHP3 | Full Time and Part Time FTE Available – Ongoing The Repat Health Precinct are seeking Senior Occupational Therapists to join them in an ongoing role!The Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit provides hospital based specialist geriatric rehabilitation services.This can include the comprehensive and responsive assessment and care planning in consultation with the older person , their family, carers and current community services involved in their care.About the Role:Working as a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will report to the Allied Health Manager GEM and the Director, Occupational Therapy and be responsible for the coordination and provision of comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to patients in the GEM unit.In this role, some of your key responsibilities will include: Providing specialist consultation for patients with a diagnosis of dementia and cognitive impairmentTaking a leadership role in all aspects of Occupational Therapy team function, and promote and support the inter-disciplinary approach in the unitWorking collaboratively as part of the GEM Leadership team within a fast paced and dynamic health environment.About you: A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.Broad experience and clinical expertise in the provision of clinical Occupational Therapy services (assessment and treatment) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities, particularly those with complex needs and the older person with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia Demonstrated experience in clinical management and leadership within a discrete unit, including program evaluation and service development.Ability to manage and adapt to change in a positive manner.Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday June 23rd 2024Attachments: Applicant Information: Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.We also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Job ref: 868208
