Acute Occupational Therapist | SALHN OT Candidate Pool

Job no: 937847
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health

- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital – Occupational Therapy
- Salary $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1
- Salary $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP2
- Multiple Positions Available

Grow with SALHN: Acute Occupational Therapy Opening

As an Acute Occupational Therapist, you'll play a vital role in providing assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with acute conditions, empowering them to regain independence and improve their overall well-being. Immerse yourself in a supportive team environment that values continuous learning, with opportunities for professional development, supervision, and rotation across different areas. Join SA Health's commitment to exceptional patient care and embark on a rewarding career journey that truly makes a difference.

Why SALHN?

- The chance to join a large and supportive Occupational Therapy Team with regular supervision provided,
- The opportunity to rotate to different areas,
- Extensive access to career development

About the role:

Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Manager, some of your duties as the AHP1/2 OT may involve:

- Using your professional knowledge and skill to provide assessment, interpret findings and plan and implement intervention in collaboration with patients, carers and other health professionals
- Undertaking comprehensive discharge planning in conjunction with other team members,
- Participating in clinical rotations, departmental and hospital professional development programs.

Please note:



This position is multi-classed as either AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and/or experience.

About you:

- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
- Demonstrated competency in Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment techniques,
- Demonstrated competency in the clinical management of a broad range of conditions,
- Demonstrated time management skills to effectively manage caseloads,
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical demands of the job

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Nicole Jamieson, Occupational Therapy Manager- Acute Services, ,

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Wednesday 9th September 2026

Attachments:

- AHP1 Occupational Therapist Rotational Role Description
- AHP2 Occupational Therapist Rotational 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.
- 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: 937847

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📌 Acute Occupational Therapist | SALHN OT Candidate Pool (South Australia)
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