Physiotherapist

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
• Salary
• AHP1  $71,217 to $86,938 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• AHP2  $91,785 to $106,330 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice****
• Permanent Full Time position (part time hours to be considered)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Appointment to AHP-1 or AHP-2 will depend on the level of skills and experience.

Overview

A great opportunity is available for a Physiotherapist to join our dedicated Community Health Team in providing comprehensive and integrated Physiotherapy services, appropriate to the needs of the local community.

As a rural generalist physiotherapist, you will have the opportunity to provide rural based services in both hospital and community settings and will work with clinically and culturally diverse caseloads across the adult lifespan. Please note, this role does not provide services to children.

Opportunities include:

• Working as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to provide services to consumers in community, inpatient and aged care settings
• Increase breadth of clinical knowledge in a rural generalist role
• Assess and treat consumers with a range of clinical presentations, including but not limited to musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, neurological, palliative care, amputee rehabilitation and falls prevention
• Service the local community across a variety of programs including NDIS, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, and Transitional Care Packages.
• Provide goal-based therapy and restorative care to assist consumers to regain function and independence, including exercise and equipment prescription and education
• Facilitation of group rehabilitation classes such as strength and balance, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and hydrotherapy.
• Partner with clinical specialists on-site or via telehealth services to deliver therapy for those with complex needs
• Travel and provide Physiotherapy services to outreach regional hospitals and community sites within the local health network
• Work with clients in specialised areas such as burns therapy, lymphoedema, and hand therapy.

Location

Set against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia's gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more.

Port Pirie has the largest case-mix funded health service in the YNLHN and provides outreach to 8 regional sites including Port Broughton, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, Booleroo, Orroroo and Peterborough (max 1.5hrs drive from Pirie).

Allied health services are based at Port Pirie GP Plus, which has fit for purpose clinical areas, group rooms and resources.

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Yorke and Northern LHN - We care for you

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Make the move - join the physiotherapy team in Port Pirie

Incentives and Support

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can help
• Minimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition

Applicant Information

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 click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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.

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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 916374

Enquiries

Melanie Prior

Position: Healthy Living Team Leader

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

24 October week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

AHP1 Physiotherapist Role

AHP2 Physiotherapist Role

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