Grade 3 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist

Job Description:

• Grade 3 - Senior Physiotherapist opportunity
• Kew and Fairfield location
• Permanent, part time 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours/week); Wednesdays and Fridays essential, other day negotiable

About the RoleThe primary responsibility of the role will be to provide senior clinical care; including assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clients. The role will ensure delivery of an effective, efficient, clinically relevant cardiopulmonary service.You will also be responsible for supervision/support of other staff, service development and ensuring that the program provides high quality, evidence based clinical services that lead to improved health outcomes for clients.Direct clinical provision of high quality and evidence-based cardiopulmonary assessment, intervention, education and managementProvide and co-ordinate education to staff, clients and their families to enhance their understanding and management of their cardiopulmonary diseaseAct as a resource for other departments in clinical mattersLead quality initiatives and service development activities across HIP in relation to cardiopulmonary service provisionProvide supervision and clinical support to staff and physiotherapy studentsClassifications for this position will range from VB7 – VC1 ($100,089 - $114,358 per annum, pro rata for part time).Your ContributionCurrent AHPRA registration as a qualified PhysiotherapistCurrent Victorian Driver’s LicenseMinimum of 7 years’ experience as a qualified physiotherapistExperience working with clients with cardiopulmonary conditions or willing to undertake training/education and mentoringEffective communication skillsCurrent National criminal history check, or willing to obtainWhat we OfferA focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout Health Independence ProgramThis position is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP). The intent of HIP is to deliver improved outcomes for clients and to support hospital demand management and flow, through delivering integrated and coordinated care to clients across the hospital and community interface, reducing duplication and fragmentation of services and ensuring client centred care planning.The position is part of the HIP Community Rehabilitation team. Community rehabilitation is currently provided from our centres at Kew and Fairfield.The key aim of Community Rehabilitation is to help people who are recovering from traumatic injury or illness, are frail or chronically ill to regain optimal function and to allow people to maximise their independence.The programs offer a supportive and dynamic team environment which focusses on patient-centred care.Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents:Contact Details: Sarah JessupAlternate Contact:Closing Date: 8 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit https or get in contact atCode of Conduct: