• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Elizabeth Vale
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $102,482 - $109,204 - Temp F/T (up to 30/6/2020) - AHP3

You will be responsible to the Senior Manager of Physiotherapy for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of quality chronic disease management and pulmonary rehabilitation physiotherapy services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients of the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN). Working in conjunction with NALHN Aboriginal Health Services, other multidisciplinary team members and health professionals, you will optimise patient functional and health outcomes in this specialty area, with a particular focus on services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. As a highly skilled and competent clinician, you will deliver quality services and provide clinical leadership for other NALHN Allied Health services with respect to the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and engagement of Aboriginal consumers. You will also provide training, support and supervision to less experienced staff and Allied Health Assistants. You will be responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of the Aboriginal Allied Health Assistant Cadetship program to be developed as a component of this initiative.

Holding an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia, you will have demonstrated experience in the provision of culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. This will include extensive experience in clinical management in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Respiratory and Cardiac Physiotherapy, program evaluation and service development. Comfortable in leading a team, you will bring the ability to establish and maintain effective networks and partnerships with a broad range of culturally diverse clients and stakeholders, including patients and their families, community services/agencies and other service providers.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job Ref: 651341

 651341 Senior Physiotherapist - Chronic Disease Aboriginal Health Services Job Pack.docx.pdf