SA Health·Newmarket, Ontario
Deliver comprehensive, integrated occupational therapy services including preventative, early intervention, and therapeutic care within a multidisciplinary team. Provide clinical expertise with increasing autonomy while supporting less experienced staff and students.
$94,997 - $110,052 p.a
Join us as an Occupational Therapist and support individuals to achieve greater independence and wellbeing!
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Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
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Your Career. Your Impact
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.
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You will deliver comprehensive and integrated services that support the needs of the local community. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide preventative, early intervention, therapeutic and evaluative services across a range of settings. You will apply professional expertise with increasing autonomy while contributing to service delivery, workload management and support for less experienced staff and students.
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Hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and meet all professional registration or membership requirements.
Ability to apply professional judgement and deliver a broad range of clinical services across varied settings.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and support team priorities.
Commitment to collaborative practice, continuous learning and quality service delivery.
Selina Ashton - Team Leader Nursing OOHS FUNLHN, 0468 660 117, selina.ashton@sa.gov.au [selina.ashton@sa.gov.au]
Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] as indicated on the Role description.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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Monday 17th August 2026 - 11:55PM
Must hold a recognized Occupational Therapy qualification and meet all professional registration or membership requirements. Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to apply professional judgement across varied clinical settings.
Market context
In Ontario, OTA/PTA roles are typically supported by ongoing demand in rehabilitation, long-term care, and community settings. Competition often centers on candidates who can show hands-on patient support experience, reliable transportation, and current screening documents; this role also notes a Certificate or Diploma in an OTA/PTA program, a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and a vulnerable sector police check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and availability before applying.