Physiotherapist - NRICH, Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service
Job no: 937973
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – ACH Healthia – Elizabeth Vale
* Salary: $94,997 - $110,052 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
* Ongoing Part-Time – working 26.25 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through our innovative Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to return Home (NRICH) service. In this role, you'll work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, supporting our transformative approach to healthcare delivery by helping patients regain independence and confidence as they transition from hospital to home.
The Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) Service is delivered in partnership with the Aged Care and Housing (ACH) Group, at the HEALTHIA Residential Aged Care Facility, Elizabeth Vale. ACH Group provides specialist aged care support for NRICH patients across 24 hours, 7 days per week. The NALHN Geriatric Service multidisciplinary team provides medical oversight, care planning and a reablement program to optimise functional independence in a home‐based setting to support safe discharge to home.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
About You
You will possess well‐developed skills in physiotherapy assessment and evidence‐based treatment techniques, along with proven competence in managing a diverse clinical caseload. You will show a commitment to ongoing professional growth through self‐directed learning, and demonstrate clear, confident communication in both verbal and written forms. Effective time management and the ability to collaborate within inter‐disciplinary teams are essential. Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel, as well as relevant database systems, will support efficient documentation and workflow.
About Us
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia. NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‐quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
Benefits of working at NALHN
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
* Professional development opportunities. We have a well‐established Allied Health Education unit which offers high‐quality, targeted in‐house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations.
* Opportunities to participate in research. NALHN has an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research.
* Regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals.
In addition to the above, other benefits of working as a Physiotherapist in NALHN include professional development, research participation and regular clinical supervision.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s)
* DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person‐related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
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.
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