Rural Generalist Physiotherapist AHP1/2 - Kingston
SA Health
Job reference: 953443 Location: 5275 - KINGSTON SE Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Rural Generalist Physiotherapist - AHP1/AHP2
This position is multi-classified as either AHP1 or AHP2, with appointment dependent on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and demonstrated level of practice. About the RoleBuild your physiotherapy career in the Limestone Coast as a Rural Generalist Physiotherapist, delivering high-quality, person-centred services to the Kingston community and surrounding areas. Working across a diverse rural caseload, you will contribute to inpatient, outpatient, community and outreach physiotherapy services using preventative, early intervention, treatment and rehabilitation approaches. The Physiotherapy Department has an established 0.8 FTE presence in the Kingston area, supporting Kingston MPS and community and outpatient programs. With stable staffing and a sustained local presence, there is strong potential to further develop outpatient and community-based services. We are seeking a Physiotherapist for a 12-month temporary appointment commencing in early 2027, with a negotiable start date and likely opportunities for extension. Full-time employment is preferred, however part-time arrangements are negotiable for the right applicant. Additional service capacity may also support surrounding communities, including Naracoorte and Lucindale. About YouYou're a motivated Physiotherapist who enjoys the variety and autonomy of rural practice and is committed to delivering responsive, person-centred care. Whether you're developing your career at AHP1 level or bring the experience required for AHP2 practice, you'll value teamwork, professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to regional communities. To succeed in the Rural Generalist Physiotherapist role, you will:
About Allied HealthAllied Health professionals across the Limestone Coast Local Health Network deliver high-quality, person-centred services across a diverse regional and rural healthcare environment. Our teams work across acute, subacute, outpatient, community, rehabilitation, residential aged care, paediatrics and other specialist services, partnering closely with consumers, families, multidisciplinary teams and communities across the Limestone Coast. Joining Allied Health at LCLHN means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive professional network with opportunities for clinical supervision, professional development, education, service improvement and multidisciplinary practice, while building a rewarding career in regional South Australia. About PhysiotherapyThe LCLHN Physiotherapy team delivers services across a diverse range of clinical and community settings, including inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, community and outreach services. At AHP1, you'll work with direct clinical support that decreases as your experience develops, receiving advice, mentorship and supervision from experienced Physiotherapists while building broad rural generalist skills. At AHP2, you'll use your clinical experience and increasingly developed generalist and/or specialist knowledge to manage more complex clinical practice with reduced clinical direction. You may also contribute to the supervision and development of less experienced Allied Health professionals, Allied Health Assistants and students. You'll be supported by the broader LCLHN Physiotherapy Network, with access to clinical supervision, professional development and education while helping strengthen physiotherapy services across Kingston and surrounding communities. About the Limestone Coast Local Health NetworkThe Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality and community-focused care. Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities. Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work-life balance. Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?
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Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionThe Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with disability and other diversity groups. LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice. EnquiriesFor further information about this opportunity, please contact: Katy Oliver, Clinical Senior Physiotherapist Please quote role [953443]. 953443 - AHP1 Physiotherapist.pdf 953443 - AHP2 Physiotherapist.pdf Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Applications close 11:59pm (ACDT) [DAY, DATE MONTH 2026]. Applications close: 01/11/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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