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Form of work- Fun, friendly multidisciplinary allied health team
- Join an organisation making real change for children and families
- Located in Karratha – a boating, camping and fishing paradise
About Us:
We are the leading paediatric therapy service in the North West and has been thriving since 2017. Our proven success as a local regional allied health and mental health provider is based on our understanding of the unique challenges to providing quality services in remote WA. Our solutions focused team of experienced clinicians are supported to adapt and collaborate creatively to support children with a variety of needs. It is our mission to give children in regional areas access to the high-quality services they need. Connects core value is making real change for families and we do this through family-centred practice. Our model focuses on delivering multidisciplinary allied health services, utilising the latest evidence-based interventions. We are committed to supporting choice and control, and as a registered NDIS provider, our clinic in Karratha provides choice for both private clients and NDIS participants in the Pilbara and beyond. Find out more about our region at Karratha is Calling - 90 seconds - YouTube
The Role:
You will put your leadership and supervision skills to excellent use with a team of Physiotherapists, whilst also maintaining your clinical skills with your own caseload. Continued learning is embedded in our culture, and you will be encouraged to continue professional development in your passion areas.
You will have:
- Experience leading and growing a physiotherapy service
- Experience in managing a paediatric caseload, providing advanced level assessment and intervention to children with disabilities and/or developmental delays
- Self-motivated and adaptable to the needs of each client, as well as the team
- Passion for supporting and empowering families in regional WA
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience or an interest in continence in paediatric physiotherapy
What we offer you:
- Flexible workplace arrangements – rostered days off/part time options
- Additional 1-week North West Leave after 12 months of service
- Paid Professional Development Leave – up to 3 days paid leave (pro-rata)
- Rural Health West Scholarships available – on acceptance of applications and dependant on eligibility criteria. Up to $10,000 per annum.
- Structured clinical supervision – regular line management supervision, regular clinical supervision, peer supervision, multi/trans-disciplinary training workshops every 6 weeks, plus weekly whole team meetings.
- Professional growth and development – possible Outreach opportunities, an environment of continuous and lifelong learning
- Resources - use of work laptop, work mobile phone (during clinic hours) and vehicle (to attend appointments)
- Relocation assistance (claimable through Rural Health West)
- Accommodation support (based on eligibility requirements)
- Access to quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free sessions with qualified psychologists to help improve mental health and overall wellbeing
- Work in a multidisciplinary team (over 200 years of combined experience) to support the needs of children and their families
- Career progression opportunities with a ‘promote within’ culture.
- ‘End of term’ social events
- Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, and current registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia
- Experience managing a general paediatric caseload
- Experience in assessment and providing intervention for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays
- Self-motivated and adaptable to the needs of each client
- Passion for supporting and empowering families in regional WA
- Passion and commitment for quality allied health care and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Effective time management, problem solving skills and experience in caseload management
- Completion of 100-point identification check, Current Australian drivers’ licence, the ability to obtain a WA Working with Children Check and the ability to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check
