Far West Local Health District

Senior Outpatient Physiotherapist (Level 3)

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Job Location

Packsaddle, Australia

Job Description

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 10 November 2025 Maternity Relief) Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3 Remuneration: $112396 - $116038 Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ549829 Location: Broken Hill Hospital Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look on "Living and Working" in the Far West. Fantastic Lifestyle, great food/cafes, art, music, sport and festivalsSpend your time away from work exploring the diverse national parksFriendly cohesive teamGrow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning What you'll be doing The position is responsible for providing advanced Physiotherapy assessment and treatment services to patients within the varied caseloads at the Broken Hill Hospital and Health Service and outreach locations. Outreach services may require intervention that isn’t primary skill set of the individual. It is expected the successful applicant would have experience in all/majority of the areas above or the willingness to undertake further professional development in areas requiring upskilling. Provide evidence- based practice to the specific case load and their family members as appropriate.Utilise advanced practise skills to assess and implement interventions in complex cases. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, attending relevant case conferences, family meetings and team meetings.Representing the department in relevant hospital, Area, State or Professional meetings.Assist in clinical orientation and supervision of Level 1-2 Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, Students and SBATs. Present to colleagues on a regular basis i.e. article reviews, current research, conference presentations, etc. Participate in clinical supervision with a relevant supervisor/mentor. What Is On Offer 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)12 paid ADO's a yearSalary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses $2.6k for meals and entertainmentIsolation & climate allowanceFitness PassportSupport through advanced education & trainingA comfortable and affordable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About Broken Hill A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs) The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its livability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below: Degree in Physiotherapy with registration via APRHA and ability to be registered via appropriate professional organisation.Demonstrated advanced Physiotherapy knowledge and skills in the Adult and/or Paediatric caseload areas which may include but not limited to Inpatient Acute Wards, Sub Acute Rehabilitation, Outpatients and Outreach Services.Demonstrated ability to prioritise high workload demands and work autonomously and as part of a team.Demonstrated ability to provide staff and student supervision, clinical and service consultation. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Brianna Turley on Brianna.Turleyhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 19 February 2025 Stepping Up About The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West 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. RuralHealthIncentives

Location: Packsaddle, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025
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February 1, 2025
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