AddressGrade 2 Physiotherapist - Early Stroke Discharge (ESD)
- Temporary Full Time June 2024- June 2025
- Local cafe's and transport
- Angliss Hospital/Peter James Centre
- Generous salary packaging options
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general health care 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 health care needs.
About the Role
The Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESD) service provides community based multidisciplinary care to support patients transitioning from bed based services to their own homes.
The ESD service is split delivers care under both ambulatory and bed substitution models and provides rehabilitation services 6 days a week.
This is a Monday to Friday position mainly based at the Angliss Community Rehabilitation Centre Upper Ferntree Gully but will also on occasions cover Peter James Centre Burwood East.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess
- Experience in the area of neurological rehabilitation.
- Be dynamic and enthusiastic grade 2 physiotherapist who is able to work a Monday to Friday roster
- You will be committed to high quality, evidence-based patient care and have the ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
- Advanced skills in the assessment and management of stroke rehabilitation, providing therapy both centre based and in client's homes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to thrive in this role.
For further information, please contact Renita Manning Senior Physio 0421 595 *** or Lucy Akroyd Team Leader 0428 991 ***
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.
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.**
