Senior Paediatric Chronic Pain Physiotherapist - Part Time

Women'S And Children'S Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service on a 0.60 FTE, temporary contract. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, interdisciplinary treatment plans, and education for children and families.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate physiotherapy services, manage referrals, and supervise junior physiotherapists.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (or eligible).
• Experience or strong interest in chronic pain management.
• Experience in managing complex clinical situations.
• Ability to apply patient-centred and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate physiotherapy services for the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service.
• Manage referrals, provide assessments, and formulate intervention plans within an interdisciplinary team.
• Manage complex cases autonomously in collaboration with the team.
• Engage children and families using a biopsychosocial framework.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior physiotherapists.

Skills

Chronic pain

Physiotherapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree/registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Job description

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to join the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service on a 0.60 FTE, temporary contract. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, interdisciplinary treatment plans, and education for children and families.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate physiotherapy services, manage referrals, and supervise junior physiotherapists.