Address- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 01/09/2024)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in The Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Hospital in the Home (HITH) Physiotherapist (PT) is responsible for the provision of high quality, patient centred, evidence informed physiotherapy services that promote identified patient health outcomes. The PT will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the physiotherapy care plan in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary HITH healthcare Service.
The PT will provide clinical services to HITH patients, including those with complex care needs requiring advanced practice skills and the application of professional knowledge and judgement.
The PT will exercise in-depth professional judgement when required in resolving problems and managing cases where principles, procedures, techniques and methods require expansion, adaptation and /or modification.
The PT provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff, and contributes to the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting of HITH healthcare services to meet required Accreditation Standards and WSLHD Executive Strategic Plan.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma recognised by Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Registration: Physiotherapy Australia / AHPRA
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registration with AHPRA - Physiotherapy Australia
- Current NSW Driver Licence
- Demonstrated skill, with minimal supervision, in patient assessment, planning and evaluation of interventions, from a physiotherapy perspective, for adult clients in a community setting, or willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability with patient assessment, planning and goal setting and evaluation of Physiotherapy interventions
- Significant post graduate experience with adult clients including experience with patients with respiratory and orthopaedic conditions
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative and manage complex client issues and problem-solving, with the formulation and implementation of care plans, and monitoring of patient outcomes
- Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, coaching and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, clients and carers
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail.
Requisition ID: REQ499504
Applications Close: 8th July 2024
