Subacute Senior Physiotherapist

About the Role

Closing Date: 07.07.2024

Subacute / Rehab Physiotherapist

Our subacute rehabilitation team are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join them for immediate start to cover LSL. This position is fixed term and is flexible in the FTE. This position is a great opportunity to 'dip your toe into the public health sector' and experience working with our experienced and welcoming team and understand and contribute to the care and advocacy they provide to their patients.

Our subacute inpatient space is a 30 bed ward (mixed rehab and GEM streams). We have a team of experienced subacute and developing seniors, supported by rotational physiotherapists and AHAs. The broader team of Nursing, Medical and Allied Health are very welcoming and supportive of new staff. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience within our organisation and provide opportunities for ongoing internal appointments during this time.

We have a broad mixed, at times high acuity and complex caseload that includes stroke management, amputees, spinal rehab, brain injury, general function decline, falls and other neuro rehab conditions. A senior, or therapist seeking experience to develop as a senior, would be welcome to apply for this position.

Outside of work time, our region is currently blooming in the spring weather. Albury Wodonga is an attractive, large regional centre located between Sydney and Melbourne, with great lifestyle and work options. It offers the Victorian Alps (within a 2 hour drive to the ski fields and hiking), Lake Hume and the Murray River for fantastic fishing, boating and skiing, great shopping with all major brands available and an abundance of leading wineries, restaurants and outdoor recreation options. We are also fortunate to have our airport in Albury with direct flights to Sydney.

Please note- interviews for this role (due to the immediate start timeframe), will commence upon receival of appropriate applications. Please ensure you contact the Physiotherapy Manager (Nicole Humphreys) if you have any concerns in uploading documents or require further clarification of this role. Email - nicole.humphreys@awh.org.au.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. We also offer relocation support to assist with securing local housing, arranging childcare/education, seeking employment opportunities for partners, establishing social connections, and seamlessly integrating into the Albury Wodonga community during your transition.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, contact people.culture@awh.org.au for a copy of our Candidate Information Pack and the Position Description.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks

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