Allied Health Assistant
Lady Davidson Private Hospital is a leading private rehabilitation facility in North Turramurra, Sydney. The hospital has 115 inpatient beds and a busy day patient program. Both inpatient and day patient programs are based on an interdisciplinary team approach where all team members play an integral role. The major casemix groups are orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac, and reconditioning, as well as palliative care and general medical.
Role overview
Allied Health assistants (AHAs) are integral to the Allied Health team and provide clinical and administrative assistance and support to the Allied Health Professionals - to ensure the delivery of a high quality rehabilitation service. AHAs work under the direction and supervision of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others to help clients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines, manage time effectively and complete activities
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
- Current NSW drivers licence and willingness to drive for work purposes
Desirable criteria
- Occupational therapy or physiotherapy qualification without APHRA registration, or
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- Demonstrated knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy roles
- Experience working with or providing care to people in a health care setting
- A basic understanding of exercise classes
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes, and face challenges together
- We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 7th August 2025
For further enquiries: Terry Tobiansky, Allied Health Operations Manager, 02 9488 0169, email Teresa.Tobiansky@healthscope.com.au
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.