Address- 1 August to 13 September, full-time Monday to Friday
- Wantirna location - Close to Eastlink
- Join Healthscope, voted one of Australia's top 10 employers
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate Physiotherapist looking to join a highly experienced interdisciplinary Allied Health team? The Physiotherapy team are a passionate and friendly team who work collaboratively to provide excellence in patient care.
Knox Private Hospital has an opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to join our team covering shifts in orthopaedics, trauma and neurosurgery. Cinical supervision from Grade 3 Physiotherapist will be provided.
About us:
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne's east and outer east. A major expansion on the hospital has been recently completed, helping us to deliver an enhanced service offering to our patients and further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.
We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer a 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. All supported by a newly expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit.
Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.
As a Physiotherapist, your responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive Physiotherapy services to acute surgical inpatients including orthopaedics (trauma and elective joint replacements) and neurosurgery
- Delivering excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning and evidence based practice
- Participating in program development and quality improvement activities within the Allied Health Department
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients and their support people
- Discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and referrals to external services
Essential criteria:
- Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Acute hospital experience in acute orthopaedics desirable
- Excellent clinical practice skills in assessment and intervention.
- Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 25 June 2024
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest
priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
