Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Exercise Physiologists

Nowra Private Hospital, Nowra

• Casual opportunities - Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• Part-time – Maternity Leave position until 31/01/2025
• Gain immediate access to an impressive array of employee benefits and programs
• Experience career diversity, complexity & opportunity.

The Opportunity

Nowra Private Hospital seeks the following positions to join us on a casual basis.

• Occupational Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Exercise physiologist

Nowra also has an opportunity for a Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist to join us on a Part-time, Maternity Leave position until 31/1/2025. 

Our team prioritizes delivering top-quality care with a professional and positive attitude to create a friendly and comfortable environment for all patients.  

• In the role, you will be expected to manage a clinical caseload of patients across acute orthopaedic, inpatient rehabilitation, day rehabilitation program.
• You will work across various clinical specialty areas and wards, contributing to the department’s service delivery.
• Ability to work all shifts to meet the needs of the business over a seven-day rotating roster. Weekend availability preferrable.

Occupational Therapist 

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA
• Prior experience working in a similar role with a diverse inpatient rehabilitation patient population
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills to effectively plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy treatment programs
• Well-developed organisational skills to manage case load demands.

Candidates with prior experience working in a hospital setting is desirable.

Physiotherapist 

You will have exceptional customer service, strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills and also meet the following Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary Qualification in Physiotherapy with current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated strong clinical skills in Physiotherapy management of acute orthopaedics and rehabilitation patients
• Proven ability to work across multiple clinical areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills ensuring appropriate handover and referrals are completed promptly.

Candidates with prior experience working in a hospital setting is desirable.

Exercise Physiology

To be successful in the role you will be a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.  

• Accredited Member with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Bachelor of Exercise Physiology or 4-year equivalent
• Experience in Functional assessment for a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions including oncology, orthopaedics, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation
• Experience in conducting exercise conditioning treatment programs.

Candidates with prior experience working in a hospital setting is desirable.

Remuneration: Salary commensurate with experience

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement:?Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:? Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts -?you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities?e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. 

About the Hospital

Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia's largest and most respected private hospital operator, Nowra Private Hospital has been providing quality health care services to the Shoalhaven region and south coast of New South Wales since being commissioned in 1980.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Ana Lloyd via email at lloydanamaria@ramsayhealth.com.au