Orthotist & Prosthetist

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Whyalla
• Salary: $67,466 - $82,359 p.a - Ongoing Full Time - AHP1

Overview

Under the direct supervision of a clinical senior Orthotist/Prosthetist, the Orthotist/Prosthetist will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. To achieve this, the Orthotist/Prosthetist works as a member of a multi- professional team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches.

Must hold a recognised qualification within the Orthotist/Prosthetist profession and be eligible for full membership of the Australian Orthotics/Prosthetist Professional Association.

For those disciplines requiring Registration, all requirements to maintain current registration must be fulfilled. For self-regulated professions it is desirable to participate in the professional associations’ accredited continuous professional development program.

Living in Whyalla offers great weather with 300 days of sunshine a year, great beaches, and a huge variety of sports and outdoor activities to suit everyone. Whyalla is perfectly located on the Eyre peninsula and offers a doorway to many other tourist locations within 2.5 hours drive to Port Lincoln and beyond, or a short 45 minute drive to the base of the Flinders Ranges - https://www.whyalla.com/.

When you join our dynamic workforce you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

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

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 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)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (general employment) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

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: 841991

Enquiries

Name: Lisa Ryan

Title: Acting Restorative Care Team Leader

Phone: 0457 524 ***

E-mail: *********@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Friday 22nd September 2023 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 841991 Orthotist & Prosthetist Job Pack.pdf

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

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