Exercise Physiologist

Your role at St John of God Berwick Hospital

The Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical exercise physiology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide clinical services to clients/patients using advanced clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance to the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

This is a 4 month Fixed term contract covering paternal leave from May 25 to Aug 25.

The Position

• Demonstrated ability to prescribe deliver and supervise individual and group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients attending the service including but not limited to gym and/or hydrotherapy.

• Contributes to the delivery of high quality compassionate safe clinical services within a range of settings i.e. Inpatient Outpatient or home/community based settings.

• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.

• Develop appropriate treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients in collaboration with other team members.

• Provides a senior level of clinical care to deliver high quality compassionate competent clinical services within a range of settings i.e. inpatient outpatient or home/community based services.

• Prescribes delivers and supervises individual group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients at an advanced level attending the service including but not limited to gym and hydrotherapy.

• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.

• Patients rehabilitation plans and outcomes are regularly monitored through attendance at and participation in clinical team meetings as required.

• Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.

• Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates consolidated current knowledge of research evidencebased practice in Exercise Physiology and related clinical areas.

• Uses an evidencebased problem solving approach to clinical care and service development.

• Demonstrates consolidated current knowledge of research evidence based practice in Exercise Physiology and related clinical areas.

• As relevant supervises and supports Allied Health Assistants and students to deliver effective services.

You will have tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology Sports Science or similar. Eligible for accreditation with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and you will be eligible for Medicare Provider number.

Experiences in rehabilitation and mental health is preferable.

To succeed you will have experience in assessment exercise prescription monitoring and progressions for special population using evidencebased practices in therapy (e.g. Musculoskeletal neurological cardiac and metabolic conditions) .

Demonstrated senior clinical experience and leadership in a specialised area of clinical practice within a healthcare or disability services setting and you will hold current drivers license.

Above all patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $68802 to $95127 (pro rata for part time plus 11.5 superannuation (Grade 1

• Salary: $92652to $110805 (pro rata for part time plus 11.5 superannuation (Grade 2

• 4 months Fixed term contract covering paternal leave from May 25 to Aug 25.

• Salary packaging up to $18550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage rent meal entertainment holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing

  • work related expenses

  • selfeducation and

  • additional superannuation

• A welcoming & supportive culture

• Flexible work options

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave

• Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Angel Ching Allied Health Manager 03

Closing Date : 28th April

At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure welcoming and accessible and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.