Physiotherapist Level 1/2 -Geriatric Medicine
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare to diverse communities in western Sydney, guided by its vision for better health services and core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care to Greater Western Sydney residents.
- Committed to enhancing healthcare access and outcomes.
- Upholds a culture of respect, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Drives innovation to support diverse community health needs.
What you'll be doing
This role involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy services within the Geriatric Medicine Department at WSLHD. The position supports service planning, improvement, and evaluation, with a focus on teamwork and inclusivity. Your responsibilities will also include:
- Providing high-quality physiotherapy to WSLHD patients.
- Contributing to service planning, implementation, and reporting.
- Requires full-time work, including some weekends and public holidays.
- Belonging to a welcoming team that fosters positive work culture.
- Supporting a smooth transition for the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy
Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA.
Selection Criteria:
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent, current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) and current unrestricted NSW Drivers licence.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Demonstrated computer literacy, high level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
- Ability to provide high quality physiotherapy services across a broad range of clinical areas.
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of Quality Improvement & Evidenced Based Practice.
Requisition ID: REQ531091
Applications Close: 17th December 2024
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Shalini Balram at 0417161385, shalini.balram@health.nsw.gov.au
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
