Physiotherapist - Paediatric

  • Newcastle
  • Firstchance
We are looking for a skilled & passionate Physiotherapist to work in our collaborative team . Full Time and Part Time options available. About the company Firstchance is a leading Early Childhood Intervention Service offering support for families with a child with a disability in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens region. The company comprises of over 70 dedicated staff members who are great at what they do! About the role Full time and/or part time role available.  Work as part of a collaborative team alongside Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Educators and Family Workers. Join our experienced team of Physiotherapists Be supported by an experienced administration and finance team Based at Mayfield and supporting families in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens Region Duties Provide Physiotherapy support for children aged 0-12 years and their families Provide community based supports – home, early childhood education setting, school, pool, park etc. Support children with a range of disabilities including autism, developmental delay, chromosomal disorders and genetic conditions Providing a full range of physiotherapy supports including undertaking assessments Qualifications and experience A Degree in Physiotherapy Working with Children’s Check NDIS Worker Check Drivers licence and use of own comprehensively insured, reliable car AHPRA registration  First Aid Certificate (including anaphylaxis and asthma) Experience with paediatrics is desirable, however we can provide the training and support required for a physio looking to transition to paediatrics from another speciality.  Benefits An attractive salary packaging scheme and above award pay rate. Salary packaging provides up to $15,900 tax free to pay for certain expenses such as mortgage, rent and other everyday living expenses before income tax is calculated. So you pay less tax and have more money to spend, making our salary even more competitive Clinical Supervision  Professional Development Fund Flexible Work Hours Schedule your own appointments Wellbeing program for you and your family available 24hrs a day, 7 days per week Learn from a large, experienced multi-disciplinary team Work alongside children and their families to achieve sustainable outcomes Be a part of a values-driven organisation Laptop to support you in your role FIRSTCHANCE COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFE STANDARDS Child protection, safety and wellbeing is central to all Firstchance practices and operations. Firstchance has a zero-tolerance approach to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in physical and online environments. Firstchance is committed to safeguarding children and young people from abuse and neglect. We engage in child safe practices and have appropriate systems in place to minimise the likelihood that we will recruit a person who is unsuitable to work with children or young people. TO APPLY:  Please obtain an information pack and copy of the position description from the Firstchance Careers page on our website - https://www.firstchance.org.au/Pages/Category/employment-opportunities Th is will then take you to Seek to apply.