Kempsey District Hospital
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Address
Manager/Contact
Grahame Knox
Phone 6562 0294
Fax 6562 0349
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
FYG Clinical Rotations
Rehabilitation Ward & hydrotherapy
Working Hours
Monday-Friday 0800-1630
Weekend Shifts
Nil
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Yes - provided by hospital within walking distance.
Travel
Own travel arrangements need to be made to get to secondment.
Orientation Process
Contact Grahame Knox on 6562 0294, 2/52 prior to placement to discuss requirements.
Onsite orientation by Department Head on commencement of duties.
Education Programs
Staff meeting one week in three, alternating with inservices two weeks in three.
Regular Professional Development course held in the region, at Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore.
Social Activities
Sailing, surfing, swimming, canoeing, water sports, hockey, netball, football, gymnasium, basketball etc.
National Parks for walks.
Markets and cultural activities locally.
Support Mechanisms
You are the sole physiotherapist on the rehab ward, but senior physiotherapists are available for clinical supervision and support whilst you are on secondment.
Annual Leave Policy
No annual leave provided during placement.