Physiotherapist Inpatient & Outpatient Services

Your role at St John of God Franskton Hospital

We are seeking a Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our Frankston team in a dynamic rotational position. This role offers a diverse caseload and an excellent opportunity to develop strong clinical skills within a supportive and collaborative Allied Health team.

Our areas of speciality include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with exposure to a varied case mix including neurological rehabilitation orthopaedics surgical reconditioning and pain management. Rotation across these areas is available providing valuable clinical variety along with structured mentoring and supervision for graduates and Grade 1 physiotherapists.

The role includes both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. Shifts are rostered Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:06pm.

New graduates are welcome to apply.
You will be supported through:

• A structured supervision program

• Hospital-wide new graduate development program

• A collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team

This position is ideal for physiotherapists looking to build a strong clinical foundation in a supportive and wellstructured rotational model.

The Position

• Provide high quality evidence based physiotherapy assessments and treatments for all patients/clients including the provision of hydrotherapy treatments where applicable.

• Using patient-centered care work with the patient to develop appropriate physiotherapy treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients.

• Ensure that direct working relationships are established and maintained with multi-disciplinary colleagues and internal/external customers including active participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings

• Use of Evidence Based Patient treatment outcome measures and use of Patient feedback satisfaction measures and quality assurance activities

• Participate in the physiotherapy department weekend roster if required.

• Assist with education and training programs for students as requested

• 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.

• Attend staff meetings and present at professional development sessions as required.

You will hold a registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Physiotherapist and demonstrate ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.

To succeed in this multi disciplinary team you will have recent experience in Physiotherapy services in relevant clinical settings including the provision of hydrotherapy treatments.

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: $70866 to $97980 per annum (pro rata for part time) plus 12% superannuation

• Fixed term full time (12-month contract) positions available

• 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

  • self-education and

• additional superannuation

• A welcoming & supportive culture

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For enquiries contact Natalie Lyle Manager Allied Health on (03)

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

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 well-being.

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.