Physiotherapist Community Care Leader

Job Description:

South Metropolitan Health Service is a dynamic and patient-centered organization dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services across the Perth metropolitan area. Our team of passionate professionals is committed to providing high-quality care that improves the lives of our patients and their families.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join our Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) service as a community care leader. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide short to medium-term hospital substitution allied health therapy for patients at home.

The RITH service aims to facilitate early supported discharge from hospitals or avoidance of hospital admission for patients by providing advanced physiotherapy interventions in a community setting. As a community care leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing physiotherapy interventions using advanced clinical practice skills, working closely with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

This is a recruitment pool for permanent full-time, permanent part-time, fixed-term full-time, and fixed-term part-time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 24/08/2025.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and manage a busy caseload. They will also have a proven track record of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes.

About Us:
South Metropolitan Health Service is a unique and rewarding place to work, where passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. We are proud to strive for Excellent healthcare, every time. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and implement physiotherapy interventions using advanced clinical practice skills
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals
• Manage a busy caseload, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

About the Role:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with access to ongoing professional development and support. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families, while developing your skills and expertise as a senior physiotherapist.

Contact Information:
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours. All applications are to be submitted online, and you are encouraged to read the application instructions carefully before submitting your application.

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