The Team:
Royal Hobart Hospital is Tasmania’s largest hospital, and a tertiary referral centre. As the major clinical teaching and research centre, RHH works closely with the University of Tasmania and other institutions. All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. Physiotherapy services have a team of physiotherapists in the Emergency Department including primary contact, secondary contact and rotational staff and provide a 7 days per week 8 am to 8 pm service.
The Role:
We are looking for a motivated Senior Physiotherapist - Emergency Department who is keen to provide evidence-based physiotherapy to patients in the Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Unit at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
This secondary contact role is well supported and works collaboratively with Primary Contact Practitioners (AHP4 – Musculoskeletal Team) and a team of Secondary Contact Physiotherapists. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a complex multidisciplinary environment to optimise patient outcomes.
Within the Tasmanian Health Services Framework and in accordance with Agency Policy and Procedures the Senior Physiotherapist will:
- Provide contemporary evidence-based physiotherapy to the Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Unit to facilitate patient flow, advocate for patient admission or discharge and prevent hospital re-admission.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and professional support to the Physiotherapy Medical Services Team, allied health assistants, undergraduate students and physiotherapists.
- Contribute effectively to the team’s learning culture, quality improvement and service development activities.
You will need:
- Significant general and specific physiotherapist experience relevant to the identified clinical area/unit in conjunction with sound knowledge of relevant contemporary physiotherapy practice including assessment, intervention techniques, literature, resources, and equipment.
- Proven commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to supervise and educate other health professionals, undergraduate students and support workers and a continuing contribution to knowledge in the identified clinical area/unit.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a complex multidisciplinary environment.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
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 part time, shift worker position, working 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 17 May 2027.
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, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
Benefits available to eligible candidates :
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Post graduate qualifications, or working toward this in the identified clinical area
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Elisabeth Pilgrim
Deputy Manager-Acute Physiotherapy Services
Phone number: 0447 308 218
Email address: elisabeth.pilgrim@ths.tas.gov.au
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