Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation

SA Health

  • Whyalla, SA
  • $91,785-106,330 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network - Whyalla
  • AHP2 | Full Time | Ongoing
  • Base Salary Range: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a
  • In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (
).Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of patients in our community with your passion, dedication, and expertise!About Us:The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking 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. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.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.Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at:Want to discover more watch: andService:RehabilitationBased at the Whyalla Hospital, the Restorative Care service (Rehabilitation Service) is available to clients within the Flinders & Upper North Local Health Network. Clients are assessed by a multi-disciplinary team and participate in an intensive, time bound rehabilitation service that is tailored to their goals and needs. This may be during an inpatient stay in Whyalla or may be through the Ambulatory Rehabilitation program for clients who have discharged home across the health network. Tele-health rehabilitation resources are also used to provide the intensity of Rehabilitation needed. The Rehabilitation service is used for clients after stroke, amputation, deconditioning or other neurological changes like Parkinson's disease.Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
  • Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found
  • 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
  • Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP)
  • Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
  • Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) - for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance
About the Role:As an Occupational Therapist, you will apply your growing clinical expertise - whether generalist or specialist - to design, deliver, and evaluate a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of our local community. Working with greater autonomy, you'll play a key role in guiding and mentoring less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students.As a valued member of a dynamic, multi-professional team, you will collaborate with healthcare providers and community services to deliver a blend of preventative care, early intervention, therapy, and ongoing evaluation - helping individuals live fuller, more independent lives.Learn more about our workforce- Allied HealthAbout You:
  • Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health Profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. For those professions requiring Registration, all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional association accredited continuing professional development program.
  • Apply professional expertise and clinical skills to provide services for complex client needs.
  • Use professional judgment to adapt established methods and techniques.
  • Provide clinical and consultative services across various settings, including one-on-one, group, and health promotion.
  • Manage your own workload and assist others in workload management and resource allocation.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)Applicant Information:
  • 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.
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in the workplace. * Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 903749Want To Know More? Contact:Lisa Ryan - Acting Restorative Care Team Leader, 0481 461 912, lisa.ryan@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date: Thursday 25th September 2025 - 11.55PMAttachments:Advertised: 28 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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