AddressJoin our dynamic physiotherapy team at Maitland Hospital, where we prioritise work-life balance while transforming lives through rehabilitation and compassionate care.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 Per Hour + Allowances + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ493495
The Maitland Hospital
In this dynamic role your primary responsibility will involve managing referrals and coordinating with paediatric teams and multidisciplinary team members. You'll be tasked with providing clinical supervision to both the ward and the special care nursery, focusing primarily on outpatient services at Maitland.
You will establish a strong connection with John Hunter Children's Hospital Physiotherapy Services, fostering collaboration and synergy between departments. To support you in your duties, there will be on-site assistance from a physiotherapy assistant, streamlining referral management processes and ensuring efficient workflow. It's important to note that this position operates exclusively on Fridays with no additional hours required beyond that. This delineation of time underscores the importance of work-life balance and adherence to set schedules.
Where you'll be working:
Our successful candidate will be working within the outpatient service, operating from a dedicated therapy room. Here, you'll find all the resources necessary to conduct your therapy sessions effectively. Moreover, you'll have access to administrative support to help manage paperwork, scheduling, and other logistical tasks, ensuring smooth operations. As an integral member of our large physiotherapy team, you'll collaborate with fellow professionals to provide comprehensive care to our patients. This dynamic environment fosters teamwork, professional growth, and a supportive atmosphere, all of which contribute to delivering high-quality services consistently.
About you:
- Be able to communicate with people of all backgrounds and build rapport easily
- Manage your time well and be able to prioritise effectively with a busy caseload.
- Be motivated and enthusiastic to develop your skills and the skills of the team in paediatric physiotherapy
Benefits:
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Build strong relationships with the paediatric network
- Enjoy work life balance and Friday morning teas
- 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.
Requitements and additional information:
- Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- Current unencumbered NSW Driver’s Licence due to possible site variation Cessnock / Metford dependent on Client profiles.
- Previous Paediatric Physiotherapy clinical experience including neurological ; Musculoskeletal and developmental delay.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
