Physiotherapist (G4)-Critical Care/Surgi

Position Details

Reference Number 59523
Position Title Physiotherapist (G4)-Critical Care/Surgical Services
Employment Type Full Time Ongoing, Part Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department Allied Health
Location Various Facilities
Position Summary

• Utilise your advanced clinical reasoning skills in this progressive Grade 4 role
• Play a key role in developing physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing position - full time or part time hours can be considered

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful

Our Journey:

The Physiotherapy department at Monash Health is an integral part of the wider Allied Health and ward multidisciplinary team. This exciting opportunity will see you oversee and contribute to the service across Casey and Dandenong Hospitals.

Now Recruiting Physiotherapist Grade 4 Critical Care and Surgical Services – Casey and Dandenong Hospitals

In this role you will be a key part of the wider Monash Health Physiotherapy service, with access to all the benefits that offers: professional development, broad and specialised clinical experience. This role is well supported by the Grade 4 Advanced Cardiac & Critical Care – Victorian Heart Hospital/Monash Medical Centre/Moorabbin. Full-time and part-time applications are welcomed.

A Day in the Life:

Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. As a member of the Casey and Dandenong Hospitals Senior Leadership Team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills.

By joining Monash Health’s physiotherapy team as the Grade 4 Critical Care and Surgical Services Physiotherapist, you will be welcomed into a positive and supportive environment, passionate about delivering critical care and surgical physiotherapy care to a diverse and growing local community.

We guarantee that no two days will be the same.

In this important role, you will work closely with the Head of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Manager, Medical Directors and Nursing Managers and your specific responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and developing the bed-based physiotherapy critical care and surgical services across Casey and Dandenong Hospitals
• Providing expert clinical knowledge and evidence-based physiotherapy management of patients admitted to Casey and Dandenong Hospitals in the Intensive Care Unit and through to the acute wards
• Leading physiotherapy clinical research, quality and teaching activities including development and implementation of competency-based assessments
• Promoting and developing the physiotherapy service by building strong partnerships across Monash Health, with other health networks nationally and internationally, and with key teaching organisations

What You Bring:

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Extensive experience in physiotherapy assessment, intervention, case management and discharge planning across the continuum of care including those in ICU, on cardiac surgery and cardiology wards as well as across multiple surgical cohorts
• Advanced knowledge in the application of evidence and theory to practice in the area of Critical Care and Surgical Physiotherapy
• Ability to develop and lead professional development of undergraduate, professional and postgraduate physiotherapists as well as the wider multidisciplinary team

On a personal level, you will demonstrate:

• Advanced level of recognised clinical leadership experience through an acute physiotherapy service including service development and leading others through change
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver safe, consumer focused care
• Previous experience leading both formal research projects and quality improvement activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced skills in organisation, time management, planning and priority setting

What You Need

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

In Return

You’ll be joining Victoria’s largest healthcare network and be a part of: -

• a passionate team dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
• a friendly, flexible work environment
• an organisation offering unique opportunities for education, career growth and support
• mentorship from a highly experienced and respected team

Monash Health is a great place to work

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free flu vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• + more

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and are committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and iCARE values.

How to Apply

We can only accept applications submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached Application Guide located under Position Documents.

Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
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