Occupational Therapist - Port Augusta
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Based out of Port Augusta, as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Team, the Occupational Therapist provides assessment and treatment services for people living in rural and remote areas, in particular populations who are culturally and geographically diverse. Delivering comprehensive assessment, treatment and injury prevention services, the Occupational Therapist assists clients to achieve their individual functional goals.
About You
An AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist, with three years’ postgraduate experience, you will have a sound understanding of the impact of medical, social and environmental factors on occupational performance. A passionate advocate for the needs of patients and their networks, you will have experience with diverse caseloads from paediatrics to adults in a range of settings such as Aged Care, remote stations, remote health clinics, and Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations. Excellent communication skills, high level clinical documentation skills, and an ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria), and to apply please click HERE to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
If you require further information prior to applying please email careers@flyingdoctor.net with the subject heading "OT Port Augusta"
Applications close Monday 18th July 2022
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
