AddressPosition Summary
Physiotherapist - Grade 2
- Community Rehabilitation Program - Musculoskeletal stream
- Wantirna Health
- Permanent, Fulltime
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 2 physiotherapist with a commitment to the delivery of high quality; evidence based patient-focused health care to join our Community Rehabilitation Program at Eastern Health.
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Community Rehabilitation Program offers short term, goal based service to clients in the Eastern Suburbs. The successful applicant will provide a home and centre based service which may include group therapy, telehealth and aquatic physiotherapy, in addition to non clinical portfolios/responsibilities.
We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and client-centred physiotherapist with a commitment to high quality, evidence based patient care. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to assess and manage a variety of musculoskeletal conditions in the Community Rehabilitation Program in addition to leading non clinical portfolios and responsibilities. The Community Rehabilitation Program has a strong commitment to supervision, professional development, research and quality initiatives. There is opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved with quality improvement projects in a supported manner, supervise physiotherapy students and junior staff, and participate in amputee rehabilitation, telehealth group/s and aquatic physiotherapy with the support of a grade 3 senior clinician. The Community Rehabilitation Program is committed to providing evidence based high quality care, as such, staff are supported to participate in research opportunities and regular ongoing professional development. This position will be supported in a large interdisciplinary team environment with regular supervision by a grd 3 senior clinician.
This position requires well developed interpersonal and communication skills as well as experience in working with a variety of patient populations within an interdisciplinary team environment. Please refer to the position description for further.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Advanced interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral communication skills, both written and oral.
- Exhibits positive professional behaviour at all times within the clinical and work setting.
- Demonstrates a sound understanding and commitment to client centred care.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Clinical and leadership experience relevant to Community Rehabilitation.
- Broad knowledge of issues affecting the older population within a Community Rehabilitation setting.
- Experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Able to co-ordinate complex clinical discharges as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise junior staff and students.
- Ability to efficiently manage and prioritise a complex clinical workload.
- Have a working knowledge of Community Rehabilitation Services.
- Demonstrated experience in participating in interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining up-to-date clinical knowledge through evidence based practice.
- Current driver’s licence
- Competent computer skills
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
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**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date. **
