An initiative supported by NSW Health
NSW Physiotherapy Logo

Forbes Hospital

On this page

    Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.

    Address

    Lot 1 Elgin Street Forbes, NSW 2871

    Manager/Contact

    Debi Jakes

    No of FYGs

    1 new grad PT

    No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)

    1 F/T, 1 F/T PTA

    No of Hospital Beds

    35

    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 $50/wk to $150.

     

    Orientation Process

    Contact and information on confirmation of allocation. Tours of accommodation and department provided on request prior to start either in Dec or Jan to both Parkes and Forbes. New graduate will begin orientation at Parkes and will spend time working at Forbes hospital at arranged dates. Orientation to St Vincents hospital will occur whilst on secondment.

    Education Programs

    Monthly PT inservice program. Webinars through World Health Webinars and APA.

    Private new graduate facebook page.

    Clinical Supervision arrangements facilitated.

    Monthly regional area PT teleconference inservices.

    Social Activities

    • Lachlan River and Aquatic centre for waterskiing in town.
    • Dragon Boating on river.
    • Wide range of sports.
    • Trundle hotel and Albert’s Rabbit Trap hotel.
    • Utes in the Paddock at Ootha.
    • 2 hours to Mudgee wine tasting, 1 hour to Orange food destinations.
    • 1.5 hours to Dubbo Western Plains Zoo or Wellington Caves, giant Australian dinosaurs.
    • Canowindra Fish Fossil Museum.
    • Antique Car museums 2 hours to Temora aviation museum with regular airshows.
    • Modern cafes and shops.