Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
- Diverse role servicing Port Augusta and Remote Communities
- 3-year contract role to June 2025 - 0.5 FTE
- Relocation support and attractive salary packaging benefits
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure, and technology to improve our patient-centred care.
About this Opportunity
Based out of Port Augusta, as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Team, the Physiotherapist provides assessment and treatment services for people living in rural and remote areas to optimise their health outcomes, by working collaboratively with the RFDS Primary Health Care team and forms a dedicated role in the provision of services under the Integrated Primary Care Service program (CSAPHN).
About You
An AHPRA registered Physiotherapist, with three years’ postgraduate experience, you have demonstrated competencies in Physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques with an ability to develop innovative and individualised treatment plans. A passionate advocate for the needs of patients and their networks, you will have experience with diverse caseloads from paediatrics to adults in a range of settings such as Aged Care, remote stations, remote health clinics, and Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations. Excellent communication skills, high level clinical documentation skills, and a desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Why join us?
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria), please click HERE.
If you require further information prior to applying, use the subject line Physiotherapist and please email careers@flyingdoctor.net
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
