Level 3 Inpatient Senior Physiotherapist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476673Where 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 Level 3 Inpatient Senior Physiotherapist is responsible for ensuring the provision of highest quality evidence-based physiotherapy services to patients across all inpatient wards including medical, surgical, high dependency, pre-admission clinics and Emergency Department within Auburn hospital. They are responsible for applying advanced reasoning skills, operating autonomously especially in dealing with client groups and circumstances of a complex nature.The position will be responsible for supervision of junior physiotherapists, allied health assistants and physiotherapy students, and is responsible for contributing to the planning, implementation, evaluation, improvement and reporting of the physiotherapy service at the facility level.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• 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
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential Requirements: * Qualification: Appropriate APC Tertiary Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy

• Registration: AHPRA Physiotherapist Registration

Selection Criteria: * Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy, current Physiotherapy Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated knowledge in cardiorespiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions, with substantial postgraduate experience in the acute care setting.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in clinical supervision and teaching of staff and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including networking, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, computer literacy and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply independent professional judgement whilst working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and experience in leading and developing Quality Improvement initiatives and implementing Evidence Based practice.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical physiotherapy policies and procedures and/or guidelines.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lilian Wong on Lilian.Wong@health.nsw.gov.au or on 87593169 / 0477991933Applications Close: 11th April 2024