Regional Physiotherapists - Multiple Opportunities

Job Description

Regional Physiotherapists - Multiple Opportunities Job no: 876108Work type: Full timeLocation: Far NorthCategories: Allied and Scientific Health Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Location Negotiable Within Region AHP1/2 | Full Time 1.0 FTE | Ongoing AHP1/2 | Full Time 1.0 FTE | Temporary (up to 28 March 2025) Multiple Positions Available Base Salary Range: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging). Join our Clinical Services Team and transform the lives of patients in our region with your dedicated care and expertise! About Us: The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family. You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing. Service: Allied and Community Health Service Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. Relocation and Accommodation Assistance: Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply. Support and Training: Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework. Access to Professional Development funding. Support with transitioning into professional practice (AHP1) – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals. Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway. Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners. Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance. About the Role: Under the direct supervision of an experienced Regional Clinical Senior Physiotherapist, the Regional Physiotherapist (AHP1) will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. The Physiotherapist (AHP2) applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. About You: Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association. AHP1 Responsibilities: Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straightforward. Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results. Manage and prioritise personal workload. AHP2 Responsibilities: Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence and experience to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills. Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans, including in the allocation of team resources. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Applicant Information: 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. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Want To Know More? Contact: Dan Johnson - A/Team Leader Clinical Services Team , 0407 611 623, Application Closing Date: Friday 28th February 2025- 11.55PM #J-18808-Ljbffr