About The Role Join a supportive and motivated Physiotherapy Team in a primarily acute care hospital. The Senior Physiotherapist will primarily cover weekend shifts and provide high level physiotherapy skills across all areas of the Emergency Department, including as a Primary Care Practitioner providing independent assessment and management of appropriate conditions. Key responsibilities include advanced musculoskeletal assessment and care, general acute clinical care and discharge planning, clinical supervision and support for junior colleagues, and exercise independent professional judgement and problem solving. You will be involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services, and lead quality improvement activities to ensure the delivery of high quality and consistent care. Why choose this role? Dubbo Health Service is a major rural referral centre providing care for patients from a large geographic area. Working here means you will be part of a collaborative team, share expertise with a multidisciplinary team, and benefit from recently redeveloped facilities. You will have access to study leave, scholarships and support for continuing education. To Apply For This Role Click Apply Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding System or sign in using your existing login Upload your current resume Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries Please contact Craig Lennox, Physiotherapy Manager on (02) 6809 8*** or at ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information. Additional Information For Applicants All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicants needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children''s Guardian Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Physiotherapist - Emergency Department (Weekends)