Flinders and Upper North Health Network – Whyalla SA Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing Base Salary Range: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients in our community with your passion and expertise! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing. Site: Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply. Support and Training: Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework. Access to Professional Development funding. Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals. Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region). Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance. About the Role: As a Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist (AHP2), you'll leverage your clinical expertise to design, implement, and evaluate a suite of services tailored to the needs of the local community. You will collaborate with a diverse multi-professional team and employ a blend of preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic approaches to deliver integrated, high-impact care. Join our team as an Occupational Therapist (AHP1) and be at the heart of delivering community-focused health services under the mentorship of a Senior Occupational Therapist. You will collaborate with a diverse, multi-professional team to provide a comprehensive range of preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic services. About You: Must hold a recognised qualification within Occupational Therapy Australia and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. AHP1 Responsibilities: Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying established methods and procedures. Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior. Provide straightforward clinical services, including one-on-one, group, and health promotion activities. Manage and prioritise personal workload. AHP2 Responsibilities: Apply professional expertise to provide professional services to client groups in increasingly complex practice skills. Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods and techniques. Provide clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings. Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref : 875728 Application Closing Date: Thursday 14th November 2024 - 11.55PM #J-18808-Ljbffr