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Exciting Opportunity: Physiotherapist (AHP1 or AHP2) with Country Health Connect

Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a significant impact in rural and remote communities? Country Health Connect is seeking a motivated professional to join our dynamic team within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Please note this position is multi-classified as AHP1 or AHP2 with classification determined by your knowledge and experience.

About the Role:

For AHP1 Level:

• Work under the guidance of a Senior Physiotherapist to deliver a broad spectrum of health services to meet local community needs.
• Collaborate with the Regional Community Health Team Leader within a multidisciplinary framework, applying various strategies for preventive care, early interventions, treatments, and evaluations.
• Engage in a comprehensive approach to address community health concerns effectively.

For AHP2 Level:

• Utilise your extensive clinical expertise to design, implement, and assess a wide range of services tailored to community needs.
• Work autonomously with minimal clinical direction, overseeing the development of junior allied health professionals, assistants, and students.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, employing a holistic approach that includes preventive measures, early interventions, individual therapy, group programs, health promotion initiatives, and community development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality physiotherapy services across multiple communities, including Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay, and Cummins or a regular and rostered schedule.
• Participate in community health initiatives, promoting wellness and independent living.
• Foster collaborative relationships with other health professionals and community stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to contribute to the health and wellbeing of diverse communities.

Requirements:

• Must hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association.
• A strong commitment to community health and a holistic approach to care.

At Country Health Connect, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services, ensuring that our community members can live independently and thrive. If you're ready to embrace this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: 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. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• The opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of diverse communities.

Applicant Information

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.

Check(s)

• 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)
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 

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: 881038

Join us in enhancing health and wellbeing across regional South Australia. Your expertise can make a meaningful difference!

Enquiries

Sophie Cohen
Regional Senior Physiotherapist
Phone: 0427282460
E-mail: sophie.cohen@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

15 October 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

 881038 AHP2 Role Description.pdf

 881038 AHP1 Role Description.pdf

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