Physiotherapist - Port Lincoln

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Port Lincoln 
• Salary: $67,466 - $100,729 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 27 June 2025) – AHP1/2
• Multiple Positions Available  

The Physiotherapist Role

The Physiotherapist (AHP2) applies clinical experience, increasingly generalist and/or specialist clinical knowledge and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive and integrated range of services, appropriate to the needs of the local rural/remote community. The Physiotherapist works under reduced clinical direction and may contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, allied health assistants and students. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, the Physiotherapist utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment/therapy and evaluation approaches including individual therapy, group programs, health promotion and community development projects.

With clinical support from the Senior Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapist (AHP1) is responsible to the Regional Community Health Team Leader for contributing to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services, appropriate to the needs of the local community. To achieve this, the Physiotherapist works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including health professionals and service providers from other sectors, and utilises a combination of preventative, early intervention, treatment and evaluation approaches.

The incumbent is able to reside in any of the following communities: Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins. The incumbent will be required to provide a regional service to more than one community within the Eyre & Far North Region including those listed above on a regular and rostered schedule. 

Must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant 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.

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. 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.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Being part of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Explore Port Lincoln Hospital

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here. Short term hospital housing may be available for rent for the successful applicant.

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) 

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: 861481

Enquiries

Name: Jenna Hibble

Title: Allied Health Program Manager - Adult

Phone: 8683 2077

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

Application Closing Date

Friday 12th April 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 861481 Physiotherapist Job Pack.pdf

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