Parkes Hospital
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(Secondment from Lachlan Health Service (Parkes and Forbes))
Note: This hospital is currently not participating in the allocation process.
Address
18 Coleman Road Parkes, NSW 2870
Manager/Contact
Rochelle Smith
No of FYGs
1 new grad PT
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
1 P/T PT, 1 F/T PTA
No of Hospital Beds
38
FYG Clinical Rotations
- General medical
- Sub - acute rehabilitation
- Ambulatory Care
Weekend Shifts
Nil
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Yes, a variety of council and hospital accommodation available both in Parkes and Forbes ranging from $44/wk to $150.
Orientation Process
Contact and information prior to beginning. Tours of accommodation and department provided on request prior to start. New graduates will begin orientation at Parkes and each will spend time working at Forbes hospital. St Vincents orientation will occur on secondment.
Education Programs
Monthly Lachlan PT inservice. Webinars through Allied Health Webinars and APA.
Facebook private new graduate page.
Monthly regional area teleconference inservices.
Social Activities
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Home to the world famous Parkes Radio Telescope.
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January Parkes Elvis Festival.
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Full range of sports including water sports.
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Parkes Paintball.
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Trundle hotel and Albert’s Rabbit Trap hotel.
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Country shows. Peak Hill Open Cut mine.
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2 hours to Mudgee wine tasting, 1 hour to Orange food destinations,
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1.5 hours to Dubbo Western Plains Zoo.
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Wellington Caves, giant Australian dinosaurs.
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Canowindra Fish Fossil Museum.
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Antique Car museums 2 hours to Temora aviation museum with regular airshows.
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Modern cafes and shops.