Senior Community Physiotherapist (527591)

The Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) is an innovative service model that provides high acuity/high frequency intermediate care for patients with acute illness/injury or acute exacerbation of chronic and complex conditions, with the aim of avoiding hospitalisation. The ComRRS model is based on a “shared care” relationship with the patients GP, and a highly collaborative approach to care need for the referred clients is essential.

The team are highly skilled clinicians led by a nurse practitioner and have a strong focus on excellence, responsiveness, and a holistic client-centred approach. The service receives an average of 100 referrals a month and is very highly regarded.

Within a Departmental Framework, and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures and professional code of conduct, the focus of the Senior Community Physiotherapist is to:

• Be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of physiotherapy services to clients in the service location.
• In consultation with the Team Leader - Community Physiotherapy, maintain physiotherapy services in Primary Health sites including supervision and support of staff and students.
• Contribute to health promotion within the community.
• Participate in relevant quality improvement activities to ensure safe and effective delivery of client care.
• Ensure that client care is provided collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team across relevant areas of the northern region of Tasmania as required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Primary Health North Community Physiotherapy Team:

• Being integral to the Community Rapid Response Team and implementing hospital avoidance strategies. 
• Working within a larger multidisciplinary team, but autonomy in the role on site
• Working at a variety of sites and client homes with challenging caseloads with good variety.
• Regular professional development opportunities.
• Tasmania has stunning beaches and coastlines, rugged nature trails and plenty of opportunities to get back to nature, all at your doorstep.
• Moving to Tasmania provides a laid-back feel, without giving up too much of the city buzz.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application

The Community Physiotherapy team within Primary Health North.

Our team works across all the Primary health sites in Northern Tasmania.  The Community Rapid Response Physiotherapist will work predominantly in the Launceston area, and be based from the Allambi building, Howick Street, Launceston. 

• Being able to deliver a highly effective and rewarding physiotherapy service that aims to support hospital avoidance strategies and early intervention.
• Being part of a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team that has a focus on best practice.
• Greatly varied case mix with autonomy
• Nature at your doorstep that enables you to explore Tasmania's most unique environment.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 3 February 2025 until 25 April 2025. 

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full t