About the Role:

• Grade 1 Physiotherapists will work in a rotational role across different areas every 4-months including:
  • Surgical
  • Medical
  • Critical care unit (CCU)
  • Subacute (rehabilitation)
  • Subacute (geriatric evaluation & management (GEM) & palliative care)
  • Outpatients (including hand therapy)
  • Community rehabilitation centre (CRC)
  • Ambulatory aged care programs (AACP)
  • Leave cover
• Provision of physiotherapy services including assessment, treatment and management of patients, within an independent case load
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical skills and capabilities at a grade 1 level
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations in knowledge, seeking appropriate support and demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effective discharge planning, care co-ordination, referral and education for patients and carers
• Attend relevant huddles, Daily Operating Systems (DOS), and handover meetings to represent the physiotherapy perspectives in patient care and discharge planning
• Positive participation in scheduled clinical supervision sessions as outlined in the Allied Health Clinical Supervision procedure
• Participate in regular departmental in-services & education programs
• Participation in individual and group quality improvement initiatives
• Actively facilitates the experience and learning of students undertaking clinical placement
• Participation in the rotational weekend & public holiday roster as required

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent professional entry level qualification
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist (or eligible for registration upon graduation)
• Sound understanding of physiotherapy practice in the inpatient and community setting, across a range of clinical areas including musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory and geriatrics
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills including an ability to liaise with a wider range of internal and external providers at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-disciplinary team environment
• Excellent organisational skills and an understanding of efficient time management
• Willingness to participate in a positive manner in clinical supervision programs
• Ability to work as part of a rostered weekend service
• Ability and willingness to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, including the ability to create and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Clear National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check prior to commencement of employment

Benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• Flexible work practices
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social club memberships