Senior Occupational Therapist

Calvary Health Care Adelaide

Adelaide SA

Parental leave cover (AHP3 0.6FTE – 12 month contract)

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Participate in leading multidisciplinary acute and rehabilitation Occupational Therapy
• Part time position, based mainly within acute wards

About the role

An exciting hospital based acute and rehabilitation role, working across multiple wards in a newly established state of the art health care facility. Providing Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting patients to achieve health outcomes.      

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload. 
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary management of patients throughout their healthcare journey. 
• Facilitate clinical education of students
• Provide supervision and guidance to team members
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of high quality services. 
• Participate in professional development and education of colleagues. 

What you bring 

• Full practicing AHPRA registration.
• Extensive experience in Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant disease, conditions and hospital presentations.
• High quality communication, teamwork and organisation skills. 
• Experience and interest in Quality Improvement and Service Development activities
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.
• Current drivers’ license is preferable.

For further information please contact Caroline Pillman (Allied Health Manager) on Caroline.Pillman@calvarycare.org.au or 0407 503 691.

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role 
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.