Rural Generalist Physiotherapist Ahp1/2

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Location is negotiable across Limestone Coast region
• Salary: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - AHP1/AHP2
• Temporary full time up to 23 September 2025 with possibility for extension

Join our team as a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a comprehensive and integrated range of health services tailored to the needs of the Limestone Coast community.

As part of our multi-professional team, you'll collaborate with health professionals and service providers from various sectors, utilising preventive, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation approaches. At the AHP1 or AHP2 level you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the clinical supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students, fostering a supportive learning environment. You'll focus on improving health outcomes and quality of life, following clinical guidelines and rehabilitation frameworks. If you're passionate about making a difference in rural healthcare, apply now to join our dynamic team. The Physiotherapy department supports its staff with regular clinical supervision, fortnightly in-services and mentoring from our skilled and experienced Clinical Senior Physiotherapists.

This position is multi-classed as AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by knowledge and experience.

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

Eligibility

Must hold a recognised qualification within Physiotherapy and be eligible for Registration and practicing membership. All requirements to obtain and maintain current registration must be fulfilled with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 899665

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

17 April 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

899665 AHP1 Physiotherapist - Role Description.pdf

899665 AHP2 Physiotherapist - Role Description.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.