Physiotherapist - Comm. Health

Community Allied Health Team

Permanent Full Time or Part Time – up to 76 hours per fortnight

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (VB1 > VB4) $86,730 to $99,699 per annum base salary

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We are seeking a Physiotherapist to provide services to community based clients of the Community Allied Health Team of West Gippsland Healthcare Group.  The position involves assessing client mobility and function, developing client centred care plans and completing appropriate intervention, via both home visits and centre based assessments, across a range of Commonwealth and State Government funding streams including the National Disability Insurance Scheme.  Developing and leading group interventions are part of the role. Maximising clients’ independence and autonomy is a key principle of service delivery within CAHT.

We have 76 hours per fortnight available, which may be offered to one applicant or split across multiple applicants. Exact hours will be negotiated with the successful applicants. The Physiotherapist will be based at the Community Allied Health facility located at Gladstone Street.

We offer a family friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking. Further information is contained in the Position Description.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• High level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in a wide area of Physiotherapy with a particular focus on mobility assessment, gait aid prescription, falls prevention and home based exercise program development.
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to independently manage a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

 The following experience/qualifications would be also considered advantageous:

• Previous clinical experience in a Community Health setting and/or NDIS
• Experience completing assessments and interventions in client homes

IMPORTANT: All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be fully (3 doses) vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications must be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer or Meredith Davey, Community Health Managers on 03 5624 3***.

Applications close on Monday 12th February 2024

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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.