Physiotherapist

Lead patient care with tailored physiotherapy interventions, teamwork, and support, enhancing lives within the Lower Hunter

Remuneration: $73,427 – $85,800 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1
Requisition ID: REQ550595
Applications Close: Sunday 9th February 2025

To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

This role will see you manage an assigned clinical caseload, where you will be responsible for implementing appropriate Physiotherapy intervention and seeking assistance where required from the Specialist Senior Staff or colleagues. You will engage in all relevant supporting activities, such as case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings and family meetings. This role involves providing Physiotherapy service to Dungog Hospital when required, as well as assisting with weekend and Public Holiday coverage when required (shared amongst other team members).

To aid your success in this role, you will be directly line managed by the Level 6 Physiotherapist Lower Hunter / Site Senior Maitland Hospital, and will be supported by the Level 4 ICU Physiotherapist, Level 3 Surgical / Hand Physiotherapist and other relevant Physiotherapists as identified in the Clinical Supervision participation. Orientation will be provided on commencement to both sites, and to the expanded Lower Hunter Physiotherapy service.

Where you’ll be working:

The Maitland Hospital is a new green field hospital relocated to Metford NSW in 2021. The Physiotherapy team covers Medical, Surgical (General / Orthopaedic), Paediatric, and Maternity, and has newly funded positions for ICU, and ED. The hospital is also home to a busy Orthopaedic / Fracture Clinic and Outpatient Physiotherapy service, as well as an assigned weekend service for clinically prioritised ward patients and ED.

Our skilled team, comprised of 14 Physiotherapists and 2 Physio assistants job sharing a fulltime role, work within a wider multidisciplinary team, and have strong collegiate processes across both Physiotherapy and other Allied Health professions in the Lower Hunter. The Maitland Hospital Physiotherapy service, in a shared process with Kurri Kurri and Cessnock Physiotherapy, provides an outreach clinical service to patients (Inpatients / and Negotiated Outpatients) to Dungog Hospital.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is able to effectively communicate and build professional rapport with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team members, and external service providers.

You will have demonstrated interest in the management of patients with complex, varying conditions. This role requires post graduate clinical experience in cute settings.

Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on Wendy.Fernandes@health.nsw.gov.au