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Locum Occupational Therapist | Acute Geriatric

Locum contract starting ASAP working within Geriatric Inpatient Services

Locum Occupational Therapist - Acute Geriatrics (Adelaide)
$65-$75 per hour | ASAP Start | No Travel or Accommodation Provided | ASAP start untikl 19th Jan 2026 (possibility for extension)

Join a well-regarded Adelaide health service in a rewarding locum role supporting an Acute Care of the Elderly team. This role suits an experienced OT with 2-3 years post grad experience, though clinicians with less experience and solid acute experience will also be considered.

You'll be working on a busy acute geriatric ward supporting patients aged 85+, focusing on functional assessment, cognitive screening, complex discharge planning, and close MDT collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing high-quality OT assessment and intervention in an acute geriatric setting
  • Managing complex discharge planning and functional capacity assessments
  • Supporting older adults with acute medical presentations
  • Working closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years' experience (or slightly less with strong acute hospital experience) No new grads
  • Experience in acute care, geriatrics, or complex medical presentations
  • Adelaide-based OR able to arrange own accommodation
  • Australian working rights or valid Working Holiday Visa welcome

If you're an OT who thrives in acute environments and enjoys supporting older adults to remain safe and independent, this is an excellent opportunity.

📩 Apply now by sending through your CV - interviews happening soon!

Reach out directly to Danielle Richards at danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au or click APPLY for a confidential conversation.

For more information about Danielle Richards and why you should choose her as your trusted Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health expert, check out her LinkedIn profile. www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/

Salary
AU$60 - AU$80 per hour + super
LOCATION
Adelaide CBD, Adelaide, Australia
Job Type
Contract/Temporary
Job Ref
BBBH32690_1763958423
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