Senior Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation
Job no: 940381
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health
Join our Occupational Therapy Team
If you're a Senior Occupational Therapist ready to make a measurable difference in rehabilitation outcomes across a diverse metro population, this full-time contract role offers real scope to lead and grow.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Occupational Therapy, this role is responsible for the provision of comprehensive Occupational Therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation patients. The Occupational Therapist in this position requires broad clinical experience at a senior level in the management of patients with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities relevant to all rehabilitation areas including neurological and amputee patients and those with complex needs.
Working as part of the rehabilitation leadership team, duties for the role will include:
* Assess patient's function, problems and needs using a variety of formal and informal assessments.
* Plan and implement evidence based intervention programs with outcome measures to evaluate efficacy of therapy programs and introduce new practices in response to evaluations.
* Implement and review the objectives of the Rehabilitation unit and ensure the Occupational Therapy team is aligned with these objectives and strategic plans.
* Collaborate with Occupational Therapy Director to ensure the maintenance of professional standards of team members.
* Adhere to standards of clinical services, competencies and evidence-based clinical guidelines
About you
* Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise clinical Occupational Therapy services to a designated area as a member of an interdisciplinary team, including assessment and intervention for patients with a variety of illnesses and disabilities, and the management of complex cases.
* Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills including conflict negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution, and the ability to establish relationships with key stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead change that results in improved outcomes.
* Demonstrated high level communication skills including the ability to communicate with patients, staff and other agencies, both orally and in writing.
* Clinical experience at a senior level in an acute health care organisation.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Why SALHN?
* Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and needs, leading to more relevant and effective outcomes.
* Work Local: Enjoy benefits of shorter commutes and contribute to local community health.
* Join a supportive team: Work in a collaborative team with approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers.
* Team Culture: Be part of a culture that values your ideas and feedback on systems and practices.
* Our Mission: To build a thriving community by delivering reliable and respectful health care for all members of the community.
* How We Work: Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Want To Know More? Contact: Amanda Smith, Director Occupational Therapy, 0421 098 136, Amanda.Smith3@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 14 June 2026
Attachments
* Senior Occupational Therapist Role Description
* Australian applicant guidelines
* International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
* Salary sacrifice benefits are available; salary packaging options are described in the role materials.
* The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible working including part-time arrangements.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated in the Role description.
* SA Health Services are required to address vaccine preventable disease through occupational assessment, screening and vaccination in the workplace.
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 940381
Advertised: 29 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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