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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla Hospital and Health Services, Whyalla
• Salary: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP1/2

The Role

Working as a Physiotherapist for the Restorative Care Team at Whyalla Hospital and Health Services, you will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches within Restorative Care. This role is based at Whyalla Hospital, providing specialist inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation service. The successful applicant will be entitled to regular supervision under the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework, access to professional development funding through the CAHCEP+ funding program and the Allied Health Transition to Professional Practice Program (AHTPPP). With a five day roster (no weekend work) and ability to work together with on-site Orthotics/Prosthetics department as well as training through the Tele-Rehabilitation team this is a great opportunity! A relocation allowance is available for eligible applicants and supported accommodation is available for the first three months!

Must hold a recognised qualification within the Physiotherapist profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Professional Association. 

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, learn more about what salary packaging is.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

The Region

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking 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. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. 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.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

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Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital’s Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care.  It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

 About Whyalla.pdf

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (e.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 863062

Enquiries

Name: Esther Telfer
Title: Restorative Care Team Leader - Whyalla
Phone: 8644 5113 
E-mail: esther.telfer@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date:

Tuesday 5th November 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 863062 Physiotherapist Job Pack.pdf

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