Occupational Therapist - Palliative Care

SA Health • South Portland, ME

15h • A$94,997 - A$110,052

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist – Palliative Care joins the Limestone Coast Local Health Network’s Palliative Care team, supporting individuals and families with complex and changing healthcare needs. The role delivers person-centred assessments and interventions to promote comfort, independence, dignity and quality of life, including tailored therapy, equipment recommendations and practical support for patients and carers. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to coordinated care planning, clinical service improvement and high-quality palliative care across the Limestone Coast.

This is a part-time, ongoing position of 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE), classified AHP2 – Allied Health Professional Level 2. The position is based in Mount Gambier. The advertised salary is $94,997–$110,052 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation, leave loading and salary sacrifice. Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available, with regional incentive and professional development allowances in addition to the base salary.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides acute, community and aged care services across South Australia’s south-east and supports communities in Western Victoria. Its Allied Health and Occupational Therapy teams work across a range of settings and provide opportunities for clinical supervision, professional development, education, service improvement and multidisciplinary practice.

Requirements

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification enabling registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Clinical experience and competence in occupational therapy assessment, intervention planning and managing complex patient needs.
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions, including equipment prescription, home modifications and functional support.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to continuous professional development, clinical supervision and quality improvement.
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
• Current Working With Children Check issued by the Department of Human Services.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to drive on country roads and travel as required.
• Compliance with SA Health's occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy; the position is Immunisation Risk Category A.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions to promote comfort, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Provide tailored therapy, equipment recommendations and practical support to patients and their carers.
• Contribute to coordinated care planning for people receiving palliative care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Apply evidence-based practice, including equipment prescription, home modification recommendations and functional support.
• Contribute to clinical service improvement and high-quality palliative care across the Limestone Coast.
• Participate in clinical supervision and continuous professional development.
• Support less experienced staff and students where required.

Benefits

• 12% superannuation.
• Leave loading.
• Salary sacrifice.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available.
• Regional incentive and professional development allowances in addition to base salary.
• Professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Clinical supervision and collaborative clinical networks.
• Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level