Physiotherapist - Paediatric

Join 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
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 Per Hour + Allowances + 11% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ493495Applications Close: Monday, 24th June 2024Physiotherapist - Paediatrics
The Maitland HospitalAbout the role: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%

- 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 this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on Wendy.Fernandes@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants:Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSWHealth policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.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.HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !