Northern Adelaide Local Health Network –Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE Unit) and Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, 6 monthly rotations Salary : $88,255 - $102,240 p.a.
(pro rata) – AHP2 – Ongoing Full-Time and Part-Time (Multiple Positions) About the Role: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking compassionate and skilled Physiotherapists to join the Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service (NAGS).
This is an opportunity to embark on a rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our elderly community.
As a Rotational Physiotherapist within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN), you'll be responsible for providing comprehensive physiotherapy services to geriatric patients across multiple sites in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.
Your role will involve conducting thorough assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and empowering patients to achieve their optimal physical and functional abilities.
You will have the opportunity to work within the Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) Unit and the Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit across the Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service, with 6 monthly rotations.
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: Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community?
If so, then this could be the opportunity for you.
This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.
Exceptional communication skills, a genuine passion for working with the elderly, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care are essential.
About Us: The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (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.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Our Local Health Network Sites and Services: Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.
Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.
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.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s): DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 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: 880085 Enquiries: Megan Dundon Senior Manager - NAGS Phone: (08) 7321 4066 E-mail: ****** Application Closing Date: 11 October 2024 – 11.55PM Role Description: 880085 - Rotational Physiotherapist - Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service (Multiple Positions) - AHP2 - role description.pdf * Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
