Physiotherpist Care coordinator

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Friendly and supportive team environment
Work for one of Australias leading hospital groups
Permanent Part Time 0.63EFT (24 hours per week)

About the Role

This position has two components of providing care coordination and physiotherapy in the community and also within the Emergency Department.

In the community you will oversee a small caseload of clients with varied health and social needs in a person-centered approach. This role includes conducting comprehensive holistic assessments coordinating health and social care needs monitoring achievement of client goals facilitating assessment and required intervention from other health care professionals to meet identified client needs managing risk and ensuring appropriate linkages with hospital and community services. As a Physiotherapist you will also provide assessment intervention and management to achieve optional functional recovery encourage self-management and promote empowerment for clients to improve their health outcomes wellbeing and quality of life. Physiotherapy intervention is prioritised for those clients experiencing safety function and medical issues that impact on functional independence.

ED care coordination will include comprehensive assessment of patients within our identified target groups to ensure safe discharges referrals to appropriate services identification of risks and ensuring allocation of hospital and community resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also provide timely and effective physiotherapy specific assessment and treatment as part of a secondary contact physiotherapy service within the ED. Common presentations include aged care and falls related injuries musculoskeletal conditions fracture management vestibular and cardiorespiratory collaboration with your fellow ED physiotherapists and the Primary Contact Practitioner in ED (Grade 3 Physiotherapist) you will assist in the development of the ED Physiotherapy service.

Classifications for this position will be a Grade 2 Physiotherapist: VB1 VB4 ($90235.60 - $103724.30 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Minimum 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience collectively in the fields of acute sub-acute or community

• Experience with prioritizing patients and hospital demands

• Broad Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills including musculoskeletal cardio respiratory neurological and geriatric presentations

• Participation in roster which includes weekends Public Holidays and afternoon shifts

Hours of Duty:

• Shifts will be a combination of 830-1700 and 1300-2100hrs; 7 day week roster

• Weekends and public holidays as rostered

• Other extended hours may be required as per roster requirements

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs

• Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

About ALERT

This position is based at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne within the Emergency Department and providing outreach into the community. It involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a hybrid care coordinator and physiotherapist model. This position is part of ALERT within the Healthcare for the Homeless program (HftH). HftH has a base of services within St Vincents Hospital Melbourne and currently supports clients who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and other psychosocial vulnerabilities. This service aims to integrate and coordinate existing services within St Vincents Hospital and guide the development of new services to meet the need of the target client target groups include patients with complex needs who are impacted by one or more of the following key factors: substance use mental health issues homelessness disability complex aged care issues family violence and Aboriginal health. Operationally the role has strong links with the Health Independence Program (HIP). HIP offers a comprehensive range of specialist clinics services and rehabilitation programs providing rapid response health management short-medium term care coordination specific allied health interventions and health education. HIP enables clients to be the decision makers of their care and support clients through self management to achieve their healthcare goals.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Andrew Chan

Position Description

3. LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is based at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne within the Emergency Department and providingoutreach into the community. It involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a hybrid care
coordinator and physiotherapist model. This position is part of ALERT within the Healthcare for the Homeless program (HftH). HftH has a base of
services within St Vincents Hospital Melbourne and currently supports clients who are experiencing or areat risk of homelessness and other psychosocial vulnerabilities. This service aims to integrate and coordinate
existing services within St Vincents Hospital and guide the development of new services to meet the needof the target client group.
Key target groups include patients with complex needs who are impacted by one or more of the followingkey factors: substance use mental health issues homelessness disability complex aged care issues familyviolence and Aboriginal health. Operationally the role has strong links with the Health Independence Program (HIP). HIP offers acomprehensive range of specialist clinics services and rehabilitation programs providing rapid response
health management short-medium term care coordination specific allied health interventions and healtheducation. HIP enables clients to be the decision makers of their care and support clients through self management to achieve their healthcare goals.

Hours of Duty:
Shifts will be1300-2100hrs; 7 day week roster
Weekends and public holidays as rostered

4. POSITION PURPOSE
The Physiotherapist/Care Coordinator through screening and recruitment in the Emergency Department(ED) is responsible for the delivery of high quality physiotherapy intervention as well as timely andcomprehensive assessment and care coordination of patients with complex needs to facilitate theallocation of hospital and community resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Assessment andcare planning are achieved in collaboration with patients their carers and other members of theEmergency Department Clinical collaboration with the Primary Contact Practitioner in ED (Grade3 Physiotherapist) assist in the development of the ED Physiotherapy service. This position can receiveclinical feedback directly from the Senior Physiotherapist within ALERT and strong links with the PrimaryContact Physiotherapist which sits within the STV physiotherapy department.

5. POSITION DUTIES
Deliver accountable client focussed high quality physiotherapy assessment interventioneducation and management both in the Emergency and for recruited HIP/Hfth clients in thecommunity
Early identification of ALERT and physio patients in the Emergency Department via screening andreferrals
Maximize a patients functional independence and safety through assessment and treatmentplanning implementation and evaluation
Provide appropriate physiotherapy clinical management discharge planning & community liaisonfor all relevant patients in both the ED
Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports to address specific client issues.
Collaborative care planning with clients carers and/or families in the context of their healthfunctional psychosocial cultural environmental and economic needs
Facilitation of client generated goals that are realistic time limited and based on addressinghealth and wellbeing needs
Ensuring appropriate use of brokerage funds
Active participation in team interface processes service development evaluation and portfolioactivities
Perform within the HIP & HftH guidelines and specific service guidelines
Ensuring all documentation including client records are completed and managed in a timelymanner consistent with SVHM HIP and HftH policies and procedures legislative and regulatoryrequirements
Contributing and participating in the HIP HftH and ALERT professional development (PD)programs and other PD that supports own learning objectives for this role
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives (includes working groups projectsaudits discipline related projects) as directed by Team Leader/ senior physiotherapy staff

6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
Comply with all SVHM policies procedures by laws and directions
Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHMCode of Conduct
Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposesmaintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
Complete annual clinical competencies
Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work
Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriateand in a timely manner
Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team
Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement
Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
Protect the health and safety of self and others complying with all health and safety relatedpolicies procedures and directions
Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

7. INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability Demonstrated behaviour
• Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate timely workresults
• Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeksinformation from a range of sources
• Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectationsdemonstrating sound judgement
• Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes
• Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results
• Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departments
• People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productiveefficient teamwork
• Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside theteam

8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Eligible for registration/membership with AHPRA
Current Victorian Drivers Licence

8.2 OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience collectively in the fields of acute subacute or community

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Code of Conduct:

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