Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Coordinator and Bone and Densitometry Clinician Physiotherapist
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The Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention (ORP) coordinator is involved in the identification, assessment, care coordination and case management of patients attending the Hornsby Ku-rin-gai Hospital (HKH) Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Service (HKHS ORP) Services, under the clinical oversight of a Physician. This position is also required to oversee, manage and provide the DEXA service.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 1 May 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $2,331.57 - $2,388.09 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596448
Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
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Where you'll be working
Hornsby Hospital
What you'll be doing
The HKHS ORP Service aims to prevent re-fracture in patients aged 50 and over, post minimal trauma fracture, related to low bone density (osteoporosis). It also cares for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia who have a high risk of fracture.
The Fracture Liaison Coordinator position requires musculoskeletal clinical skills as well as knowledge and experience working with chronic care populations. Experience in the clinical management of patients with osteoporosis is desirable. Integral to the success of this position is application of the principles of chronic disease management, establishing care pathways with community health care providers, and effective care coordination.
This position also manages the DEXA service.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Must hold qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge of Physiotherapy, a high level of contemporary intervention skills, and demonstrated senior expertise in delivery, direction and management of physiotherapy services. Must have experience as a level 2 Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated experience in co-ordinating multi-disciplinary care and the capacity to work cooperatively and effectively with medical, allied health professionals and consumers.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting service development, quality improvement activities and professional education.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katie-Sun Lee on Katie.Lee@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 11 August 2025
