Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Primary Health North
Applications must be submitted by Saturday 04 May, 2024 11:55 PM
Saturday 4 May, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3
$106,966 to $123,013 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Full Time
Region:North
Location:Allambi Bldg, 33-39 Howick St
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 servicesto clients in the service location.• In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy, maintainphysiotherapy services in Primary Health sites including supervision and supportof staff and students.• Contribute to health promotion within the community.• Participate in relevant quality improvement activities to ensure safe and effectivedelivery of client care.• Ensure that client care is provided collaboratively with other members of themultidisciplinary team across relevant areas of the northern region of Tasmaniaas required.
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.
Position Features:
Some travel within the region will be required
The Community Physiotherapy team within Primary Health North.
Our team worksacross all the Primary Health sites in Northern Tasmania. The Community Rapid Response Physiotherapist will work predominantly in the Launceston area, and be based in the Allambi building, Howick Street, Launceston.
The role:
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:
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Primary Health North Community Physiotherapy Team:
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time, day workerposition working 76hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you are able to join the team
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties and Function Statement.
Please note:
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Position: Team Leader, Community Physiotherapy, Primary Health North
Phone: (03) 6777 1427
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Location: | Australia Tasmania Launceston |
Work type: |
Temporary/Contract
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