Locum Occupational Therapist

Mars Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join an excellent team on a locum basis in Regional South Australia! This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 0-7 years, or a mixed caseload consisting of paediatrics and aged care clients. You will be at the forefront of providing culturally safe, client-centered care to the community, ensuring that diverse populations, including Aboriginal families, receive appropriate and responsive services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and apply an increasing understanding of the needs of rural, culturally diverse, and Aboriginal communities.
• Ensure clients receive culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy services, grounded in principles of social justice and community participation.
• Identify and address clinical and individual needs of target groups within at-risk populations.
• Utilise SA Health service prioritisation and eligibility criteria to meet clinical service demands based on individual needs.
• Support clients, caregivers, and families throughout the Patient Journey by providing thorough assessments, timely referrals, and coordinated care.
• Ensure effective intake, prioritisation, and service delivery in line with the SA Health Access Framework, considering each client's socio-economic circumstances.
• Treat all clients with respect, be responsive to their needs, and act on opportunities to enhance customer service in your operational area.
• Promote cultural safety by valuing and addressing the cultural needs of the community.
• Contribute to patient-journey improvements by applying client-centered practice and community engagement principles, ensuring clients are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care.

What We Offer:

• A 3-month locum opportunity with accommodation provided
• The chance to work with a multidisciplinary team focused on providing high-quality, culturally safe care.
• An opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of indlividuals in Regional South Australia!
• Hourly Salary from $55 per hour depending on experience

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• General AHPRA with no restrictions
• Experience working with paediatric clients and understanding of NDIS frameworks.
• Passion for working with children or older adults and wanting to improve their livelihoods
• Excellent communication and organisational skills to manage intake, referrals, and follow-up care.
• WWCC and NDIS workers screening checks
• Recent National Police Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Australian working rights- Working Holikday Visa's Welcome!

If you are passionate about making a difference in rural communities and ensuring culturally safe, client-centered care, we encourage you to apply today.

Click APPLY now, or contact Danielle Richards directly at ***************@marsrecruitment.com.au

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