Physiotherapist (Grade 2) - General Medi

Position Details
Reference Number 182398
Position Title Physiotherapist (Grade 2) - General Medical
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
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• Deliver best practice Physiotherapy services across the dynamic and busy Medical wards
• Look to your future with ongoing career and professional development opportunities
• Permanent full-time position (80hrs a fortnight)

The Acute Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas. Physiotherapy is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics and women's health. Our dynamic team provides inpatient physiotherapy to all wards of University Hospital Geelong. Specialties include surgical, medical, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, Rapid Assessment and Planning Unit, Oncology and the Emergency Department.
Enjoy the range of lifestyle choices Geelong has to offer including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices and high standard of schooling options throughout the area. You will appreciate the beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries.
About the role
Barwon Health’s Physiotherapy team are looking for an organised, dynamic and flexible team player with clinical knowledge, skills and experience across the spectrum of patients presenting to the General Medical wards with opportunity for involvement in the Oncology and RAPU units. You will provide evidence-based, informed, patient-centred physiotherapy care within a multi-disciplinary setting. Rotational Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and Undergraduate Students will require your leadership, teaching and supervisory expertise when they work in your area. Your own professional development will be valued with a supportive supervision structure where you will be supported to achieve your goals. An accrued day off will be provided each month. Weekend work (as part of a team roster) will form part of this role.
The Barwon Health Physiotherapy Department is a large department with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through positive teamwork, staff development and best practice.
We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team that works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team we are focussed on quality, patient-centred care. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience.
You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our

page on the Barwon Health website. is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness facility

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
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.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
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 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza 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: Clinical knowledge and experience in the General Medical Clinical area including interest in RAPU and oncology
Essential: Knowledge of the undergraduate clinical education requirements for Physiotherapy and experience in student supervision
Essential: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable: Current Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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 Physiotherapy Site Manager - Acute Services
Contact Number (03) 4215 0826
Alternate Contact Person Fiona Brennan
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 0826
Closing Date 07/03/2024