Physiotherapy Hospital Avoidance and Supported Discharge Service (HASDS)

SA Health
Job reference: 858630
Location: 5083 - SEFTON PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneCentral Adelaide Local Health Network

• Integrated Care, Hospital Avoidance and Supported Discharge Services
• Salary AHP-2 $86,950 - $100,729 p.a.
• Temporary up to 12 months and part-time working 15 hours per week

About the roleThis position will form a part of the multidisciplinary Integrated Care (IC) Team to provide culturally appropriate comprehensive assessment, clinical intervention and care coordination. Integrated Care is a growing and exciting area to work, serving as an important conduit between primary care and hospital specialty services.The service supports Hospital Avoidance, Supported Discharge and hospital substitution models (such as Hospital in the Home). The role will promote and advocate a 'home first' approach, where multidisciplinary assessment and intervention will be delivered outside the acute hospital setting. The physiotherapist will be required to work across CALHN sites and within Integrated Care, as required and in line with clinical need.The role will focus on the assessment and management of clients with complex health needs who are experiencing gaps in health responses and will provide short-term intervention and facilitation of care transition to acute, sub-acute and community services. The service supports clients with complex comorbidities which may be acute, subacute or chronic including musculoskeletal conditions, recurrent falls and mobility restrictions. This position will play a key role in our Hospital Avoidance clinics, providing physiotherapy and generalised allied health input to patients who are on the trajectory to ED but whose needs cannot be managed in the community.Allied health is a key component of our 7 day service model; regular weekend work will be required.Integrated Care is committed to embedding virtual care / telehealth alongside traditional methods of consultation (face to face or phone).Qualifications

• A degree or other qualification which entitles registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Physiotherapy Board through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

About usIntegrated Care, Hospital Avoidance and Supported Discharge Services support multidisciplinary assessment and intervention outside the acute hospital setting.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working with Children Check
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: Integrated Care supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 858630Enquiries to:Tiff DewickTelephone: 8342 8600Application Closing Date11:55 pm Friday 26 March 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.