Exercise Physiologist

We are seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join us based in Nhill, in a full time, fixed term capacity (12 months), who is passionate about client care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in rural communities!
West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality community outpatient services, disability and residential aged care and hospital care to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.

• NEW GRADUATES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

• NEGOTIABLE SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!

• You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!

Midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Nhill is a thriving country town surrounded by a number of state and national parks, offering endless sunsets and scenic views. Nhill's proximity offers a number of educational, medical and aged care facilities as well as a large range of recreational activities to suit everyone!
The successful applicant will experience a comprehensive caseload working alongside our skillful, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. We provide extensive clinical supervision as well as generous support to undertake professional development.
ABOUT US

• Our rehabilitation center has recently undergone extensive upgrades. We now boast a brand-new hydrotherapy pool, rehabilitation space and strength and conditioning gym!
• You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!
• We provide extensive clinical supervision with our senior Physiotherapists as well as generous support to undertake professional development.
• You will join our Physiotherapy department and wider Allied Health team of passionate professionals, striving to support our diverse range of clients across our nine locations and throughout our neighboring regional communities.
• We provide extensive clinical supervision as well as generous support to undertake professional development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide Exercise Physiology services to acute hospital inpatients, community clients and aged care residents.
• Our Community Health department is a team of passionate professionals, striving to support our diverse range of clients across our nine West Wimmera Health Service locations and throughout our neighboring regional communities.
• We take a client-centered approach; collaborating with our clients, their families and our colleagues to achieve the best outcomes through a wide range of best-practice therapy services.
• The successful applicant will experience a comprehensive caseload working alongside our skillful, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification holding registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
• Ability to accept responsibility as an independent health professional and liaise with the Physiotherapy staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction, but also as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Must be effective in a team and be able to demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility.
• Must be self-motivated and be respon