Exercise Physiologist

Welcome to St John of God Health Care St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs. As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing. St John of God Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services. Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical services to clients/patients using advanced clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance to the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines. The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist is expected to work independently and demonstrate a senior level of knowledge and depth of experience. The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities, to supervise students and supervise and mentor junior caregivers. The PositionProvides a senior level of clinical care to deliver high quality, compassionate, competent clinical services within a range of settings, i.e. inpatient, outpatient, or home/community based services.Prescribes, delivers and supervises individual, group remedial, and maintenance exercise programs for patients at an advanced level attending the service, including but not limited to gym and hydrotherapy.Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.Patients' rehabilitation plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in clinical team meetings as required.Demonstrates strong, current clinical knowledge and skills and applies this to contribute to supporting individuals and teams in clinical practice.Leads and contributes to undergraduate student programs and training.Leads and develops junior staff within the team. We can offer youSalary: from $89,000 to $105,000 (pro rata for part time), plus 11% superannuationSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education and additional superannuationA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programsEmployee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Dynamic multidisciplinary teamThis is a Permanent part time role, working up to 9hours a fortnight. You will have a Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science or similar. Eligible for accreditation with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).To succeed, you will have to demonstrate senior clinical and leadership experience, in a specialised area of clinical practice within a healthcare or disability services setting.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. For enquiries contact Toby Vague, Manager Health and Allied, on (03) 5215 8736Application closes on 10th April 2024