Physiotherapy Clinical Facilitator

Physiotherapist – AHP3 Clinical Facilitator

• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Join the team at Calvary Adelaide (CAH), the largest private hospital in South Australia, purpose built with state-of-the-art facilities opened in January 2020 and focussed on maximising the patient experience
• Seeking an AHP3 Physiotherapist – Clinical Facilitator with acute hospital experience
• Full time 18 months position. Part-time in a job share position will be considered.

About the role

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is the largest private hospital in South Australia and we are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist – Clinical Facilitator to join our dynamic multidisciplinary Allied Health team.

As a member of the multidisciplinary Allied Health team, The Clinical Facilitator for Physiotherapy students actively provides necessary learning opportunities for Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students in designated areas, using a variety of teaching strategies.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective clinical education and supervision to support physiotherapy students in their development of practical skills and knowledge
• Conduct student assessments and provide constructive feedback
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Calvary Adelaide Hospital physiotherapy student education program
• Provide professional supervision and clinical leadership to students and staff
• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based and patient centred physiotherapy assessment and management
• Delivery student and staff professional development
• Collaborate with other Clinical Facilitators, healthcare professionals and university to enhance the learning experience
• Contribute to quality improvement, service review and development initiatives, as well as organisation accreditation

What you bring:

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy, which entitles full registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of 3 years clinical Physiotherapy experience in the acute setting
• Previous experience supervising physiotherapy students
• Extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with a variety of different conditions
• Evidence based knowledge of the range of clinical conditions and services covered and a commitment to update this knowledge on an ongoing basis
• Enthusiasm to support the physiotherapy team to provide high quality physiotherapy services
• Excellent communication skills with the desire to be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering integrated and quality healthcare patient outcomes
• Demonstrated involvement and commitment to relevant professional development
• Advanced ability to organise, set priorities and manage time effectively

For further information please contact James Raimondo (Clinical Facilitator - Physiotherapy) on 0459 715 *** or **************@calvarycare.org.au, Robert Low (Allied Health Manager) on 0407 503 *** or **********@calvarycare.org.au.  

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella