AHP1/2 Rural Generalist Physiotherapist - multiple positions Perm/Temp

Limestone Coast Physiotherapy (AHP1/2)

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network - Country Health Connect, multiple sites
• Salary: $66,469 - $81,142 p.a. (pro-rata) - AHP1; $85,665 - $99,241 p.a. (pro-rata) -AHP2
• Multiple positions: Permanent or Temporary (full-time and part-time) 

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Overview
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LHN) is now accepting applications for more than one vacant Physiotherapist position (Allied Health Professional Level 1 or 2).  One full-time temporary vacancy available working up to 4/2/2024; and one vacancy ongoing, working 60 hours per fortnight. This is a part time vacancy and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked. New graduates are also encouraged to apply.

Positions may be based at our main site in Mount Gambier or at our smaller sites in Bordertown, Keith, Kingston SE, Lucindale, Millicent, Naracoorte or Penola.

Mount Gambier Hospital is a growing health service providing care in a range of settings including orthopaedic, general surgical and medical inpatients, outpatients, inpatient rehabilitation, paediatrics and many more. The Physiotherapy Department at Mount Gambier Hospital boasts a young, energetic team focused on improving services for the people of the South East. As a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist, you will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services. To achieve this, you will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors. You will utilise a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches. Mount Gambier is a growing city with a vibrant feel. There are many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time). There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities and the local Young Professionals Group.

Our smaller community-based sites are focused on providing quality care, closer to home. Clients will be seen in a mix of acute, outpatient and residential aged care settings and come with a wide range of clinical presentations.

You must hold a recognised qualification in Physiotherapy and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Experience is not necessary, new graduates are encouraged to apply. Our team consists of several senior Physiotherapists who have significant experience in the areas of musculoskeletal, critical care, neurological and amputee rehabilitation who support our junior staff members. You will be committed to client-centred practice and community engagement in the provision of services, ensuring clients are meaningfully involved in all aspects of their care. Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will equip you to work positively within a team and develop effective working relationships. As an employee you will be eligible for salary sacrifice benefits and may be eligible for relocation support if required.

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.

In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading. 

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

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.

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.

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

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

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 840114

Enquiries
Name: Annie Paras
Title: Clinical Senior Physiotherapist
Phone: (08) 8721 1***
E-mail: ***********@sa.gov.au   

Application Closing Date
13 August 2023 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments
840114 -AHP1,2 Rural Generalist Physiotherapist - multiple positions Perm,Temp amended.pdf
JCS+Physiotherapist+General+Ward+Based+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
 
Applications close: 13/8/2023
 
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 840114
 
Contact:
Annie Paras
(08) 8721 1***
***********@sa.gov.au