Join our Allied Health Team at the Repat Health Precinct

Provide Physiotherapy services to inpatients of Transition Services - predominantly Bangka Strait ward, but some cover may be required within Vita Stars wards. The Physiotherapist is responsible for the assessment and management of patients admitted for restorative care (over 65) or NDIS pathways within Transition Services.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Manager of Transition Services, this role will be involved in Provide Physiotherapy services to either inpatients referred from the wards or outpatients referred from clinics. The Physiotherapist is responsible for the assessment and management of patients which results in improved patient care and outcomes, under reduced direction from senior staff.

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing appropriate, safe and effective Physiotherapy management  by assessing and developing management plans for patients referred within the scope of the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care.
• Ensuring caseload is managed appropriately by treating patients according to priority.
• Ensuring relevant Physiotherapy information is provided by maintaining records (case notes and departmental) and statistical system in accordance with departmental guidelines.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Physiotherapy skills in assessment and management of a broad range of conditions.
• Ability to set priorities and manage one’s time effectively including the ability to supervise Physiotherapy students and assistants.
• Skills commensurate with AHP2 peer assessment process requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personnel and maintain effective work relationships, such as the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team situation.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jen Mulligan, Manager Transition Services, ph. 0473 470 263 or e-mail Jennie.Mulligan@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm pm Sunday 20 October 2024

Attachments:

• 880696 - Transition Care Physiotherapist Bangka Strait Role Description
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• 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: 880696