Senior Physiotherapist Position in Regional Health Service
This role involves providing advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment services to patients within varied caseloads at a regional hospital and outreach locations.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care, with a focus on complex cases.
Job Description:
This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
The scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Responsibilities:
* Provide evidence-based practice to specific case loads and their family members as appropriate.
* Utilise advanced practice 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.
* Represent 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
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