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Form of work Employment Status Casual
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location University Hospital Geelong
Hours Per Fortnight 0
Position Summary
Deliver best practice Physiotherapy services in the dynamic and busy Acute University Hospital Geelong
Involve yourself in access to ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
Enhance your career at Victoria’s leading regional health care service
About the facility
The Acute Hospital Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas. The Physiotherapy service is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics and women's health. Our dynamic team provide inpatient physiotherapy to all wards of University Hospital Geelong. Specialties include surgical, medical, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, ICU and the Emergency Department.
About the role
Barwon Health’s Physiotherapy department is looking for a number of organised, dynamic and flexible team players with clinical knowledge, skills and experience principally to work in the Cardiorespiratory clinical area to join our weekend roster. However, we are also keen to hear from those with Ortho or Neuro expertise, including those who can be available mid-week at times.
As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist you will provide physiotherapy service delivery across a range of clinical areas, applying evidence-based, informed, patient centred care within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Rotational Grade 1 Physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and undergraduate students will require your leadership, teaching and supervisory expertise when you work with them. Your professional supervision and development will be valued and you will be supported to achieve your goals.
About the culture
Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. The Community Health workforce is highly engaged and strongly committed to working with the community to achieve healthier lives. You will work with a highly engaged senior leadership team to ensure delivery of efficient, integrated care, education and research to advance health and wellbeing for all.
Barwon Health staff benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Salary packaging
Social club
Relocation and sponsorship support options
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Professional development
Access to employee wellness facility
About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Jillong, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
High standard of schooling options throughout the area
A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
We Barwon Health are proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health Immunisation Policy
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited course.
Essential: Current national registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Essential: Eligible for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Essential: Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
Essential: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with a clear patient focus
Essential: Applies initiative and systematic approach to problem solving
Desirable: Current membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Desirable: Current Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver’s License
Desirable: Can you please describe your availability (weekends, weekdays, frequency) and your clinical areas of preference.
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Yvonne McNeel
Contact Person Job Title Physotherapy Site Manager - Acute Services
Contact Number (03) 4215 0826
Alternate Contact Person Fiona Brennan
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0826
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