Physiotherapy Position Description

Position Overview

Provide comprehensive Physiotherapy services as part of a multi-disciplinary team servicing St Vincent’s Hospital and the Lismore/Northern Rivers community. This may include, but is not limited to, inpatient acute and medical services, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient day rehabilitation programs, hydrotherapy and outpatient services.

Position Title: Physiotherapist

Type of Employment: Full Time

Reporting To: Practice Principal - Corey Jenkins

Liaison: Patients, Clinical Staff, Referring Doctors and Suppliers

Salary Range: As per award rate based on qualification and experience

Other benefits: Workers Compensation, Professional Development Assistance

Organisational Overview

St Vincent’s Private Physiotherapy service was established in 1999 to provide contracted physiotherapy services to inpatients at St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore. The practice is located onsite of the hospital grounds. The practice expanded in June 2008 to include the provision of outpatient Physiotherapy services, Aquatic physiotherapy and Day Rehabilitation programs in the newly refurbished gym located next to the hydrotherapy pool.

As of November 2022 it is know known as St Vincent’s Physiotherapy and Day Rehabilitation and continues to provide excellent patient centred care to Lismore and surrounding areas. We have added to our service to include Outpatient Exercise Physiology.

St Vincent’s Physiotherapy and Day Rehabilitation is located in Lismore, 30-45 minutes from the beautiful beach side towns of Byron Bay, Bangalow, Lennox Head and Ballina.

Organisational Culture

St Vincent’s Physiotherapy and Day Rehabilitation is a practice that strives to provide quality professional physiotherapy services to both St Vincent’s Hospital and the community.

St Vincent’s Physiotherapy and Day Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer in which harassment or unfair treatment of any kind is not acceptable.

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to join our dedicated team of health professionals including Physiotherapists', Exercise Physiologists’ and Allied Health Assistants’. You will provide a full range of physiotherapy services to clients of the practice in a hospital setting. This includes post operative treatment in orthopaedic and general surgical conditions, implementation and evaluation of effective strategies and programs for a wide range of conditions within the local community.

The quality of the overall client experience relies heavily on this position due to its service focus. The outcomes delivered will impact on whether clients choose to return to the practice and thus are an important aspect of the business.

Key Selection Criteria:

Essential

Education

Qualifications acceptable for registration as a physiotherapist in New South Wales.

Evidence of postgraduate professional development.

General

Demonstrated commitment to high professional standards

Demonstrated empathy for the needs of patients

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

The ability to adapt and work in our different areas of service

A strong customer service focus

The ability to assess problems and develop creative solutions

The ability to function independently and within a team

Ability to use computer- based applications.

Desired

Post graduate qualifications

Extensive experience in private practice

Experience in liaising with referrers and compensable bodies

Marketing skills

APA membership