Reference Number: 42521: Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Hospital In The Home (HITH)
Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located In The rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest In The state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role:
Applications are welcomed from experienced and dynamic Grade 2 Physiotherapists who have an interest to work in Hospital In The Home (HITH) at Northern Health.
This role is Ongoing full fime, part time / job sharing may be considered as well
The Physiotherapist - Grade 2 will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to inpatients managed In The Hospital In The Home program across Northern Health. The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice. Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staff is also a requirement of this role.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A background which includes clinical experience in general medical, musculoskeletal, and neurological patients In The community
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote evidence-based practice
- Possesses practical negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Experienced in supervision of physiotherapy staff and/or Allied Health Assistants
- Demonstrates and models a strong commitment to ongoing professional development
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.
For further details, please refer to the , or contact the following:
Rachel Ellis - Clinical Leader Physiotherapy NHE on 0407 639 912
Maivili Selvarajah - Clinical Leader Physiotherapy NHE/BH on 0421 245 514
Applications close 15 March 2024
Why work at the Northern Health?
We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
- Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
- Flexibility In The workplace and extra leave options and support
- An inclusive and culturally safe space
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
- Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. 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.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.