Occupational Therapist Choose between a permanent or fixed term contract Fantastic rural location with many activities – Accrued day off & 25 days annual leave Accommodation and relocation options included The Health Service This 100 bedded hospital provides a range of health services to the community and extended area. With its already established array of services including maternity, aged care, acute, surgical, community, mental health, dialysis and a 24 hour emergency department the health service is also about to open a brand new Sub Acute Rehab ward. The health service is part of NSW health, therefore offers all benefits available to staff. They are committed to ongoing professional development, working closely with TAFE and Charles Sturt University. The hospital also works very closely with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, treating referral patients from smaller hospitals. The maternity department works with Royal Adelaide hospital, referring all births less than 37 weeks via RFDS. The Role This is an exciting newly created position due to the opening of the new Sub Acute Rehab ward. This in itself will provide you with a challenge and the opportunity to develop and implement new rehab programs. In this role you will be very involved with patient activity and getting them back to home. This will involve conditioning assessment and treatments, chronic disease management, stroke management and post-operative management (to name a few) through to discharge planning and home assessments. You will also be responsible for supervising other members of the Physiotherapy team and wider multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in clinical service improvements. Exciting Location – Rural NSW The location of this health service is loved by those who have relocated there and is known for its relaxed pace of living, friendly community and the range of local social activities available. The town boasts a population of 20,000 people and is far from a sleepy little town. Major industries include pastoral, mining and tourism. Many people visit to experience the beautiful landscapes that have been made famous by several iconic Australian films and art works. The climate is warm and dry, giving you the opportunity to make the most of the wonderful landscapes and national parks yourself. With Mildura being only 3 hours away, fine dining and beautiful wineries are easily accessible for a weekend escape. However there are many amenities available foyou to enjoy only minutes away, with several cafes, pubs, restaurants and cinemas. This really is a great place to relocate or a fantastic spot for a 12 week get away (with no accommodation costs for the duration of the locum). The Criteria To be suitable for this opportunity, you must meet the following essential criteria: Tertiary qualified in Physiotherapy General AHPRA registration Three to five years post graduate experienced within a hospital setting Experience and knowledge of Rehabilitation is highly advantageous Mature minded with the ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team The benefits Supportive team environment Community recognition Use of company vehicle Accrued day off 25 Annual leave days Tax benefits The Package On acceptance of this role you will be entitled to: Salary in line with the award Relocation and accommodation covered by the health service ==>> bit.ly/18ViNkS
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