Senior Physiotherapist - Neurorehabilitation
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Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Senior Physiotherapist - Neurorehabilitation. In this role as part of a multidisciplinary team you will plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of neurorehabilitation using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice skills. The Senior Physiotherapist plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. This position supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. This role practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Carol Watson on 08 9224 2076.
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Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
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