Casual Physiotherapist - ICU

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

A great opportunity for an experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our casual team at Alfred Hospital ICU team. 

• Casual weekend and public holiday position
• Grade 2 Physiotherapist Classification (VB1-VB4)
• Alfred Hospital location - ICU Stream
• Friendly and supportive team
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.  

The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham.  The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the fifth and latter streams based at the Sandringham site. 

The Physiotherapy Service at Caulfield Hospital is organised into five functional streams, namely: Musculoskeletal, Neuro/Spinal Rehab, Health of Older Person (HOP) and Acquired Brain Injury. The Physiotherapy service includes to inpatients on site, amputee outpatients, pulmonary rehab and 'Better at Home' (inpatient bed substitution program in patients own homes).

The Role

The Grade 2 Casual Physiotherapist is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of physiotherapy services for the ICU unit, or other relevant clinical areas and in consultation with senior physiotherapists / senior clinician(s) and stream leader at the level of a developing expert. The Physiotherapist (Casual) has an important role in contributing to the development of individuals on weekends, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.

Skills/Qualifications Required 

• Physiotherapists registered to practice in the state of Victoria (AHPRA)
• Grade 2 Physiotherapist

Staff Benefits

• Opportunity to work with experienced, senior clinicians for upskilling
• Friendly and supportive team
• Salary Packaging 
• Discounted Health Insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) 

Please send enquiries to Scott Bradley, Stream Leader (ICU Stream), 03 9076 3450

Applications close at 11pm on Monday the 29th of January, 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au