Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Reference Number: 571 

Job Title: Physiotherapist - Grade 1 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time/Part-Time                                        Hours per Fortnight: 80 
Location: Graham Street 
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role

No matter what your physiotherapy career goals may be, a hospital based position in our public health service will equip you with the skills needed for a strong career start. Build confidence and gain experience under the supervision of senior physiotherapists highly skilled in cardiothoracic, neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and rapidly expanding physiotherapy workforce at GV Health. 

The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing services to the acute surgical and medical wards, sub-acute (rehabilitation) ward, acute outpatients and Community Rehabilitation Service, on a rotational basis. The position will also entail supported services to the emergency department, critical care unit and paediatrics ward.

As part of our busy team you will

• Have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of rotations throughout the hospital, to strengthen your skills and identify a career path
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior physiotherapists 
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to substantial financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in our well renowned graduate support program
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

To support you we provide

• Well supported professional development (PD) and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
  • Up to $1000 PD support after 6 months successful probation period
  • Further $2000 PD support again at 12-15 months (for PD relevant to clinical practice at GV Health and subject to usual PD approval processes).
  • Paid PD leave – up to 7 days annually, accumulative over 2 years, conference and/or study leave as per usual GV Health approval processes).
• Accommodation assistance for those who may be relocating to our area
  • Intrastate up to $2,500 relocation incentives
  • Interstate up to $5,000 relocation incentives  
  • Accommodation allowance up to $350/week for 10 weeks or accommodation provided in GV Health allied health unit for up to 10 weeks (dependent on availability and employee requirements)

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Position Description: CLICK HERE

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.