Cardio ICU Physiotherapist Grade 2

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Join Epworth Richmonds renowned acute physiotherapy team and make a real difference every day!

An exciting opportunity exists for a full-time permanent Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the acute allied health team at Richmond.

In this full-time Grade 2 Physiotherapist role you will be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services in a 26 bed ICU as well as rotating across the cardiac CCU head and neck thoracic and vascular wards. This role also involves participation in the supervision of junior rotating staff and students as well as involvement in quality initiatives. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm and weekends are 1 in 3-4 (same hours) with rostered weekdays off in lieu. 

Why Youll Love This Role

Epworth is committed to excellence in patient care and supporting our people through education career development and access to cutting-edge facilities.

Youll make a real impact by:

• Providing a high standard of individually tailored clinical care 
• Integrating allied health into the clinical care team within the inpatient ward
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• Provision of supervision of junior staff and students to support growth and learning
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Effectively managing a mixed clinical caseload
• Participating in personal and professional development opportunities
• Demonstrating involvement and participation in quality improvement initiatives and projects

What Were Looking For:

• At least 2 years acute hospital experience in the areas of ICU and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A flexible mindset to meet the many clinical needs of patients
• The natural ability to be proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands
• An ability to participate in rotating rosters including some weekend shifts

Early applications are encouraged apply today and take the next step in your physiotherapy career!

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond
Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education better facilities and technologies.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
• Current physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03). Advertising to continue until the role is filled.

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It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time