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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
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Working in community health has never been more important or meaningful.
Be part of a Community service that embeds evidence-based practice and provides outstanding clinical care.
Our Journey:
The Aged and Community Care (ACC) Program provides an interdisciplinary service to support people over the age of 65 in the community. The program aims to keep the client independent within their community, proactively promoting health and independence, and self-management whilst assisting with timely interventions to prevent deterioration of the condition, and admission to hospital or residential care. We offer a client-centred, goal directed approach to a growing and diverse population.
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Exercise Physiologist to take up an ongoing part-time position working Monday to Friday.
A Day in the Life:
This is a unique opportunity to join our large, friendly community-based team. You will be working across a variety of specialisms and client conditions including (but not limited to): Orthopedic, Neurological, Pain management and Cardiorespiratory. You will deliver individual and group exercise physiology services within a community centre, clients' home environment and community settings. Working with a diverse range of clients offers great variety- no two days will be the same!
This role comes with opportunities to learn, grow and expand your knowledge within an experienced, supportive team. You will also have access to in-house professional development, and 1:1 support from a Grade 3 Exercise Physiologist.
About You:
You lead by example, and thrive working in a dynamic, fast paced environment
You are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to clients
You are an experienced Grade 2 who is looking at a new opportunity or an experienced Grade 1 ready to take the next step in your career
You are enthusiastic, compassionate, proactive and team player attitude
You are excited to be involved in quality improvement projects in our relentless pursuit of excellence
What you need:
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science or equivalent as per Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) approved courses
Meets eligibility criteria to be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)
Current drivers' license
Current accreditation as an AEP
In return we will provide:
A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting
Achievable KPI’s with strong focus on delivering evidence based, comprehensive care
Supported by a large exercise physiology team (within ACC program and wider Monash Health)
Access to Senior Exercise Physiologist & regular supervision (both 1:1 and peer supervision)
Opportunities to participate in quality improvement/research activities/committees and portfolios
Work life balance (no expectation to stay longer hours)
Opportunities to provide supervision and support to students
Flexible working time start and finish times (within business needs)
Genuine career progression pathways
Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within aged care
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call David Steinberg, Team Leader, Tel: 0404 862 ***.
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Monash Health is a great place to work
In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
free vaccinations
private health insurance at discounted rates
health imaging services
+ more
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close 8th July 2024
