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We are seeking dedicated and skilled Occupational Therapists to join our GEM at Home Team! 

You'll be part of an expanding team working directly in the community, supporting older people to maintain their independence and quality of life at home. This role combines clinical excellence with continuous improvement opportunities, allowing you to shape and enhance service delivery while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Advanced Nurse Unit Manager GEM@Home & Community Geriatrics, and the Director Occupational Therapy duties for the role will include:

• Assessment, restorative interventions and sustainable care planning in collaboration with the older person, their family, carer and existing community services involved in their care
• A focus on assisting individual consumers to optimise management of their medical condition and functional impacts as well as establishing community based support networks
• Participating in interdisciplinary clinical and planning activities to enhance the overall service provided to clients,
• Contributing to the planning and policy development for GEM@Home and Occupational Therapy services.

About you:

• A degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia,
• Demonstrated ability to work with autonomously with high levels of competence
• Demonstrated ability to undertake assessment and intervention with complex cases, particularly those with cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia
• Demonstrated ability to ensure achievement of performance targets in relation to activity, quality and development in line with organisational goals. 

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
• Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services. 
• Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Amanda Smith - Director Occupational Therapy on 0421 098 136 or Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 22nd of February 2025.

Attachments:

• AHP2_Occupational Therapist GEM@HOME Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 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: 902107