Grade 2 Physiotherapist

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

In this exciting opportunity you will join the St Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) team as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in our acute Physiotherapy department at the East Melbourne campus. This role is fixed term full-time (negotiable) for 6 months.

In this role you will bring your passion & expertise where you will work with a dedicated team of experienced Physiotherapists to support the service provision of excellent patient-centred care for a mostly orthopaedic clinical caseload. The role includes some non-clinical opportunities such as supervision of junior staff and students participation in departments quality improvement projects & as a contributor on matters relating to acute Physiotherapy management within the hospital.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincents Health Australia Group and work for a truly values based organisation who operate across VIC NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
  

ABOUT YOU:

As an outstanding Grade 2 Physiotherapist you are a competent team member in orthopaedic clinical practice & able to deliver safe high-quality patient-centred care. You have highly developed interpersonal skills are a capable problem solver withability to work flexibly within ateam & prioritise competing tasks in a timely manner. You are enthusiastic dedicated adaptable and friendly with a philosophy of continual improvement and evidence based practice.

Your skills will include:

• Minimum of 4 years post graduate physiotherapy experience
• Effective management of a mostly orthopaedic clinical caseload
• Prioritisation and workload allocation
• Safe and effective discharge planning
• Demonstrated commitment to development and continuing education
• Ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety well-being and recovery. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy East Melbourne Kew and Werribee.

APPLY NOW!

If this is the role for you please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity ethical practices the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincents Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information visit or get in contact at

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy which depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Theresa Murray Allied Health Manager (East Melbourne) for a confidential discussion on.

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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