Paediatric Neuromuscular Physiotherapy Specialist Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in a specialist role focusing on paediatric neuromuscular physiotherapy.
* This is a part-time position with a 0.6 FTE, offering a unique opportunity for work-life balance.
* The successful candidate will have the ability to demonstrate clinical leadership, identify service improvements, and evaluate research projects relevant to the role.
* Maintenance of a clinical caseload while providing professional/clinical supervision to physiotherapy staff is also required.
* A consultancy service in paediatric neuromuscular physiotherapy will be provided to staff within the network, regional South Australia, and interstate.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A Degree or other qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to provide specialized clinical skills in the evidence-based physiotherapy management of complex paediatric CP and CP-like neuromuscular conditions.
* Highly developed effective communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of staff and consumers on sensitive and complex issues.
* Extensive experience in the physiotherapy management of children and young people with CP and CP-like neuromuscular conditions in an acute or rehabilitation setting.
* Demonstrated specialized knowledge of effective orthopaedic and rehabilitation principles, approaches, and outcomes as it relates to complex paediatric disability.
Benefits
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
* Access to Fitness Passport, a workplace health and fitness program.
* Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers.
* Generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.