Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Geriatrics
Sa Health - Daw Park, SA
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our highly regarded Community Geriatrics Team. This is a unique opportunity to work at an advanced clinical level, supporting older people with complex health needs to maintain independence, safety, and quality of life in their own homes.
As a senior clinician within a specialist, Geriatrician-led multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload, using your occupational therapy expertise to deliver comprehensive assessments, develop innovative care plans, and advocate for positive client outcomes.
Why join our team?
High levels of clinical autonomy and the opportunity to work at the full scope of your profession
A varied and complex caseload, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, dementia, frailty, falls, functional decline, reduced mobility, delirium, malnutrition, and responsive behaviours
The chance to build long-term therapeutic relationships with clients and families while supporting ageing in place
Working within a supportive interdisciplinary team alongside Geriatricians, nursing, allied health professionals and community partners
Opportunities to develop advanced skills in geriatric assessment, case management, care coordination, dementia care, discharge planning and complex decision-making
The satisfaction of making a genuine impact on the lives of older people by helping them remain protected, independent, and connected to their communities
About the Role
The Community Geriatrics Team provides specialist care to older adults with complex medical, functional and psychosocial needs across the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN).
Working as a Senior Occupational Therapist and Case Manager, you will provide holistic assessment, intervention, care planning and coordination for older people living in the community. You will work closely with clients, families, carers, GPs,



community services and external stakeholders to develop practical, person-centred solutions that support wellbeing and independence.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing expert clinical input relating to cognition, dementia, functional ability, home safety and independence
Coordinating services and facilitating access to community supports, home-based services and appropriate accommodation optionsWorking collaboratively with clients, families, GPs, community agencies and aged care providers
Contributing to interdisciplinary service development, quality improvement and clinical planning activities
Supporting best practice care and positive outcomes for older people within the community
The role reports to the Advanced Nurse Unit Manager, GEM@Home and Community Geriatrics, and professionally to the Director of Occupational Therapy.
About the Candidate
You are an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with older people and enjoys the challenge and reward of managing complex clinical presentations.
You will possess:
Qualification as an Occupational Therapist and eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
Proven ability to work independently, make sound clinical decisions and manage a caseload with a high degree of autonomy
Experience undertaking comprehensive assessment and intervention for clients with complex needs, particularly those experiencing cognitive impairment or dementia
Strong skills in care coordination, problem solving and collaborative care planning
Well-developed communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, families, GPs and community partners
High-level written communication skills, including preparation of clear, concise and timely clinical documentation and reports
A commitment to quality improvement, professional excellence and achieving positive outcomes for older people
Salary $108,****** - $116,****** p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3| Full Time - Contract until May ****., National
South Australia
Building skills and capacity in the aged care sector
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📌 Senior Occupational Therapist - Community Geriatrics (South Australia)
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 South Australia