Senior Community Physiotherapist (527591)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 27 November, 2024 11:55 PM
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
$106,966 to $123,013 per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North
Location:Allambi Bld, 33-39 Howick St
In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy, maintain physiotherapy services in Primary Health sites including supervision and support of staff and students.
The Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) is an innovative service model that provides high acuity/high frequency intermediate care for patients with acute illness/injury or acute exacerbation of chronic and complex conditions, with the aim of avoiding hospitalisation. The ComRRS model is based on a "shared care" relationship with the patients GP, and a highly collaborative approach to care need for the referred clients is essential.
The team are highly skilled clinicians led by a nurse practitioner and have a strong focus on excellence, responsiveness, and a holistic client-centred approach. The service receives an average of 100 referrals a month and is very highly regarded.
Within a Departmental Framework, and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures and professional code of conduct, the focus of the Senior Community Physiotherapist is to:
Be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of physiotherapy services to clients in the service location.Maintain physiotherapy services in Primary Health sites including supervision and support of staff and students.Contribute to health promotion within the community.Participate in relevant quality improvement activities to ensure safe and effective delivery of client care.Ensure that client care is provided collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team across relevant areas of the northern region of Tasmania as required.Primary Health North Community Physiotherapy Team: Being integral to the Community Rapid Response Team and implementing hospital avoidance strategies.Working within a larger multidisciplinary team, but autonomy in the role on site.Working at a variety of sites and client homes with challenging caseloads.Details of appointment: Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 February 2025 until 25 April 2025.
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Olivia Mitchell
Position: Team Leader, Community Physiotherapy
Phone number: 0436 928 286
Email address: ******
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