Physiotherapist Level 1/2 - Transitional Aged Care Program - Incentives Offered

at  Hunter New England Local Health District

Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 per annum + 11% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 1/2
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ497686
Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024

REQUIREMENTS:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

THIS VACANCY IS ELIGIBLE FOR AN ATTRACTION AND RELOCATION PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING*:

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
• Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)
• All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
  Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation.

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

• The community based Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) serves to transition aged care clients safely from hospital back into the community.
• The TACP Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary TACP team, will work with clients to achieve their goals and ensure safe discharge from the program.
• The successful applicant would be provided with onsite training to fulfil the role demands and will be supported by a team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and Domestic Support. Support will also be provided by the NUM ACAT & TACP, Aged Care Service Manager, ACAT, Psychogeriatric team, Aged Care Allied Health and administrative staff.