Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
$106,966 to $123,013 per annum (Pro rata).
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 team are highly skilled clinicians led by a nurse practitioner and have a strong focus on excellence, responsiveness, and a holistic client-centred approach.
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.In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy, 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.Our team works across all the Primary health sites in Northern Tasmania.
The Community Rapid Response Physiotherapist will work predominantly in the Launceston area, and be based from the Allambi building, Howick Street, Launceston. 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 with good variety.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.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.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.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
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