The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service

Mary Santos, Head of Department, Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, The Sutherland Hospital and Garrawarra Centre

Contact Phone number 02 9540 8300 

• Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and The Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)

• Demonstrated core competency skills  in Cardiorespiratory, Neurological and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery 

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience

• Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice and a commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning

Aged Care Acute (8-9 weeks)

Musculoskeletal / Outpatients (8-9 weeks)

Neurology and Oncology (8-9 weeks)

Orthopaedics and Surgical (8-9 weeks)

Rehabilitation (8-9 weeks)

Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (8-9 weeks)

Generally 08:00-16:30.

Orthopaedics and Surgical rotation may require you to work 09:30-18:00.

New graduate physios will be involved in a rotating weekend roster with time in lieu taken on a weekday shift. 

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There is no hospital accommodation available.

Train to Caringbah then 7 minute walk.

Car - there may be street parking available all day.

Contact Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology HOD on 02 9540 8300 to make arrangements for recruitment and orientation. Hospital orientation is conducted over two days.

Department inservices occur weekly with additional EBP inservices. In addition, some clinical areas conduct regular journal club. All clinical staff particpate in quality improvement activities and regular clinical supervision. For those interested, there is some scope for involvement in research activities.

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New hospital (2003). Hospital redevelopment and reconfiguration completed in 2017. Theatre redevelopment completed 2024. Close to Cronulla beaches and Royal National Park. Friendly department with social activities planned throughout the year.

Appraisals / performance revews every rotaton, regular clinical supervision sessions.

Employee Assistance Program, a confidential and independent counselling and coaching service to assist you in meeting the challenges of both your work and personal life.

New graduate physios can apply to take a portion of annual leave. Preference will be given to permanent staff during high demand times.