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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool TACP, Braeside Hospital
Position Classification:Senior Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595.00 - $112,114.00 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ461865
Application Close Date: 04/02/2024
Interview Date Range: 07/02/2024 – 14/02/2024
Contact Details: Rebekah Culbert – 0456 224 *** | ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
About You
SWSLHD is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the community-based Liverpool Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP).
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist who has extensive knowledge and experience working with a range of Aged Care and rehabilitation populations.
As a Senior Physiotherapist you will require strong clinical reasoning across a diverse range of clinical areas and will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will have demonstrated leadership capacity and be dedicated to achieving improved functional outcomes for older people transitioning back into the community.
About the Opportunity
TACP is a unique program focused on the reablement of older adults living in the community. It is a multi-disciplinary, community-based, program that aims to deliver better health outcomes and maximised quality of life for individuals transitioning into the community following a hospital admission. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure holistic care for TACP clients and their families.
We are currently seeking to fill a full-time permanent level 3 physiotherapist role within the Liverpool Transitional Aged Care Program. The office is located within Braeside Hospital and is based within a multi-disciplinary team.
In this role you will be responsible for the assessment of TACP clients in their homes, holistic goal setting, development of client centered treatment plans and discharge planning. You will be committed to evidence-based practice and quality improvement and will lead initiatives in these within the physiotherapy team.
As a Senior Physiotherapist you will also be responsible for the ongoing education, training, and supervision of level 1 / 2 physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students. Alongside a multi-disciplinary senior team, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in guideline and policy review, education and training of staff, and district wide QI/EBP projects.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing high quality physiotherapy services. This includes service development and evaluation and advanced reasoning and clinical practice skills in the management of clients of a novel or complex nature. This position is responsible for the supervision, teaching and training of Level 1/2 Physiotherapists, AHAs and students.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.
- Current Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of a complex physiotherapy caseload.
- Demonstrated experience in supervision and teaching of staff and/or students.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in quality improvement, research and service development activities.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Extensive clinical knowledge in Aged Care and/or rehabilitation physiotherapy with a broad range of clinical experience including acute / subacute / community.
- Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ?? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ?? background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
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