Physiotherapist (Level 3) - Pain Management
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ560950
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
This new Physiotherapist role in Pain Management will work in collaboration with SLHD Palliative Care Teams. The successful applicant will have clinical experience and skills in the physiotherapy management of patients with chronic pain, particularly associated with a cancer diagnosis. This position is based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital; however, the successful applicant will provide patient consultations at both Royal Prince Alfred and Concord Repatriation General Hospital Pain Clinics and outreach service. The role involves a focus on assessment and symptom management, rehabilitation and education. Community based home visits will also required.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current AHPRA Physiotherapy Registration and degree, or equivalent, in Physiotherapy, ensuring eligibility for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of Physiotherapy.
- Ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- High level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact SLHD Director Physiotherapy, Ruth Perrott at Ruth.Perrott@health.nsw.gov.au or Director Concord Pain Management, Dr Winnie Hong on 0412 387 151 or at Winnie.Hong@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 22 March 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
