AddressIt’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ484852
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands in which our facilities are located. We pay our respects to Elders, Community members and Community-controlled sector who partner with us to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our district.
About the Role
- The Level 1/2 Physiotherapist is responsible for delivering high quality Physiotherapy services to the Muswellbrook and surrounding communities.
- This role provides a mix of inpatient, outpatient and outreach services across the lifespan.
- This position will suit someone who is confident, adaptable and enjoys variety.
- You will need to be a clinician who is able to independently prioritise a clinical caseload, has a broad knowledge base and is passionate about rural health.
Where you'll be working
- Located in the beautiful Upper Hunter region, famous for its wilderness areas, distinctive wineries, world class horse studs, historical homesteads and country hospitality.
- The Physiotherapy position is part of the Hunter Valley Community Health team located at Muswellbrook Hospital.
- You will be working within a small, multidisciplinary community team as well as providing in-reach Physiotherapy support to the Muswellbrook Hospital, with the potential for outreach to Denman and Merriwa.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Benefits
- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (See Below)
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 in total for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)
*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% Superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
- Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
- Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
- Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
- Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
***Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via ***************@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Requirements
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Demonstrated experience in Physiotherapy treatment and evaluation with an inpatient/outpatient/community population in a generalist position.
- Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues related to clinical practice in rural communities
- Proven ability to provide patient-centred care
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Baker on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
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