AddressCompany description:
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.
Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.
We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.
Job description:
• Immerse yourself in a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team with both clinical and operational supervision
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification: Exercise Physiologist GR2 YR1 - YR4 (EP67 - EP70)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. Frankston Hospital is currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment project.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Exercise Physiologist in the Early Intervention in Chronic Disease team works in a multidisciplinary, supportive and collaborative environment. We work in a holistic manner to help clients achieve their goals, work to their strengths and improve their health outcomes. Exercise and education of clients will empower and equip them to better manage their conditions. You will be working with clients 1:1 or in a group setting.
Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registration with ESSA
• Valid Driver's license
• Capacity to supervise students, allied health assistants and volunteers
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate exercise for a broad range of chronic conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience facilitating chronic disease groups e.g. cardiac/cancer rehabilitation
What Next
Apply Now!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR) (SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021 - 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
