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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Location Negotiable Within Region
• Salary:
  • $67,466 - $82,359 p.a (pro-rata) - Ongoing & Temporary Full/Part Time - AHP1
  • $86,950 - $100,729 p.a (pro-rata) - Ongoing & Temporary Full/Part Time - AHP2     
• Multiple Positions Available
• **New graduates are encouraged to apply**

Rural Generalist Physiotherapist 

Experience all facets of Physiotherapy, as a new graduate or experienced Physiotherapist, in a dynamic, energetic and growing team.

As a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist you will work in one of the largest Physiotherapy departments outside of metropolitan Adelaide with over 20 staff (including Allied Health Assistants). You will be providing services as part of a multidisciplinary team to hospital inpatients (including orthopaedic, surgical, general medicine, high dependency, paediatrics and maternity, home and centre-based outpatients (adults and paediatrics), aged care, community palliative care, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation.

There are rotational roles available to maximise experience and growth, with direct support from senior Physiotherapists with a wide range of skills and experience available. As a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist you will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment, therapy and evaluation approaches to provide clinical services.

BENEFITS

• Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing and other provisions
• Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities, including New Graduate Support Program

ABOUT YOU

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enjoys new experiences and looking to join a welcoming and social team
• Opportunities for experienced clinicians to extend their skills as well as new graduates looking to gain a variety of experiences
• Full registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required

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, watch a short video 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.

ABOUT US

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

Services include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health, paediatric and aged care services.

Our health facilities have dedicated, experienced staff who strive to meet the needs of the community by providing the highest level of health care within the Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola areas.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack. Job Ref: 863376

Enquiries
Annie Paras
Position: Clinical Senior Physiotherapist
Phone: 8721 1460
Email: annie.paras@sa.gov.au

Application Close Date
Sunday 5th May 2024 - 11:55PM

Attachments

 863376 Rural Generalist Physiotherapist - Job Pack.pdf

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