The Grade 2 Physiotherapist, through their clinical expertise, experience and skill, will be responsibile for delivering excellent, evidence based patient management within the home setting.This position will be appointed to the Western Health at Home teams, intially providing assessment and treatment to patients in the Rapid Allied Health (RAH) service. There will be an opportunity to work in other teams in the Western Health at Home Division inlcuding in GEM@Home, Community Based Transition Care Program (CB TCP), Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) as required.This position is available on a permanent full- or part-time basis.The Western Health at Home team is looking for candidates that:
- Possess strong interpersonal and clinical skills
- Work collaboratively within the inter-disciplinary team
- Demonstrate critical thinking in practice
To be Successful in the Role, you must have:
- Appropriate recognised tertiary qualification and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as eligible to practice as a Physiotherapist
- Experience/qualification working with older adults, community based physiotherapy and/or a willingness to learn
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- A current Victorian drivers licence
About UsOur workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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