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.

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 in 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.

The role:

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 Primary Health North sites 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 door step.
• 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

Details of Appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as you are able to join the team

*notwithstanding hours may 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 time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $106,966 to $123,013 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

2. Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

2. Relevant postgraduate experience

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties and Function Statement.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Senior Community Physiotherapist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.pdf
• Generic Senior Community Physiotherapist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Function Statement

• ComRRs Functional Statement 2024.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Liv Mitchell

Position: Team Leader, Community Physiotherapy, Primary Health North
Phone: (03) 6777 1427
E-mail: liv.mitchell@ths.tas.gov.au

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