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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Woodville South
• Salary AHP-3    $104,180 - $111,746  p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 18.75 hours per week 

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Clinical Physiotherapist to provide expert clinical leadership in the delivery of high-quality physical ambulatory rehabilitation within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). Based within the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), you will lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering goal-driven, evidence-based interventions for clients with complex needs. This role is integral to CALHN’s early supported discharge and hospital avoidance initiatives, ensuring patients receive timely and effective care in the community.

As a clinical expert, you’ll provide advanced rehabilitation services across a broad spectrum of conditions including stroke, complex orthopaedic and presentations, amputees, vestibular dysfunction, spinal cord injury, and emerging conditions like Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Long COVID. In addition to direct care, you’ll act as a vital resource for staff, offering support, consultation and supervision, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of service delivery and client flow. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference through leadership and innovation in rehabilitation care, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist with the clinical leadership, judgement and experience to make a significant impact in ambulatory rehabilitation. You bring a client-centred approach, thrive in complex care environments, and are passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• You are a registered Physiotherapist with advanced clinical skills and experience managing complex neurological, orthopaedic, vestibular and psychosocial conditions.

• You demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and guide others through supervision and education.

• You have excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, allowing you to build rapport with clients, families, and colleagues while navigating challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

• You are adaptable and committed to continuous improvement, contributing to service development through quality improvement projects, Tele-health delivery, and professional development initiatives.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 900183

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 23 May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 900183 RD Senior Physiotherapist, Day Rehabilitation Service, CALHN.pdf

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