Rural Generalist Physiotherapist AHP1/2 - Kingston

SA Health•South Portland, ME

5d•A$73,710 - A$110,052•Onsite

About The Position

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist for a 12-month temporary appointment in Kingston, South Australia, commencing in early 2027. The start date is negotiable and extension opportunities are likely. The position is classified at either Allied Health Professional Level 1 (AHP1) or Level 2 (AHP2), depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and demonstrated level of practice. Full-time work is preferred, but part-time arrangements are negotiable. The role delivers high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy to the Kingston community and surrounding areas. The rural caseload spans inpatient, outpatient, community and outreach services, using preventative, early-intervention, treatment and rehabilitation approaches. There may be capacity to support surrounding communities, including Naracoorte and Lucindale, and further develop outpatient and community services. At AHP1, the physiotherapist works with direct clinical support that decreases as experience develops, with advice, mentorship and supervision from experienced physiotherapists. At AHP2, the physiotherapist manages more complex clinical practice with reduced clinical direction, drawing on developed generalist and/or specialist knowledge, and may contribute to supervising and developing less experienced allied health professionals, assistants and students. The role is supported by the broader Limestone Coast Local Health Network Physiotherapy Network, including access to clinical supervision, professional development and education. The employer describes the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as serving more than 67,000 people, with over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers. The role offers a regional allowance and professional development allowance under the applicable Enterprise Agreement, salary sacrifice, leave loading, and possible relocation reimbursement and accommodation support. Potential ongoing employment is also noted.

Requirements

Recognised qualification in Physiotherapy.
Meet all requirements to obtain and maintain current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrate effective clinical assessment, treatment and physiotherapy skills appropriate to experience level.
Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with consumers, families and community service providers.
Demonstrate commitment to clinical supervision, reflective practice, professional development, quality improvement and evidence-based care.
For AHP2 appointment, hold a two-year Master’s degree with a related allied health undergraduate degree or have at least two years of postgraduate experience, and demonstrate AHP2-level competencies.
Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups.
Current Working With Children Check issued by the Department of Human Services.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Current driver’s licence and willingness to drive on country roads and travel as required.
Meet the applicable Category A immunisation risk requirements and SA Health occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.

Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred physiotherapy services to the Kingston community and surrounding areas.
Provide physiotherapy across inpatient, outpatient, community and outreach settings, using preventative, early-intervention, treatment and rehabilitation approaches.
Assess and treat patients using clinical skills appropriate to the appointed level of practice.
At AHP1, develop broad rural generalist skills with clinical advice, mentorship and supervision.
At AHP2, manage more complex clinical practice with reduced clinical direction.
At AHP2, potentially contribute to the supervision and development of less experienced allied health professionals, Allied Health Assistants and students.
Contribute to clinical supervision, reflective practice, professional development, quality improvement and evidence-based care.
Travel to surrounding communities and locations as required, including potentially Naracoorte and Lucindale.

Benefits

12% superannuation.
Leave loading.
Salary sacrifice.
Regional Allowance of $3,653.55 per year for up to five years.
Annual Professional Development Allowance of $1,000.
Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available.
Accommodation support may be available.
Potential for ongoing employment.
Access to clinical supervision, professional development, education and multidisciplinary career opportunities.
Regional lifestyle with access to beaches, national parks, wineries and outdoor recreation.