Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (Musculoskeletal)
We are seeking an enthusiastic Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our musculoskeletal outpatient team at Williamstown Hospital in a part time (0.6EFT), temporary position until 30 June 2025. The days of work can be negotiated pending clinical room availability and some clinical work may be required at other Western Health campuses.
This position provides you with the opportunity to build your clinical, supervision and leadership skills. You will be supported to participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to the musculoskeletal stream portfolios and department committees. You will be well supported by experienced Grade 3 and 4 musculoskeletal Physiotherapists dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Working at Williamstown Hospital in our musculoskeletal team, you will:
- Manage an acute outpatient clinical caseload
- Contribute to and support the Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Leadership team at Williamstown Hospital
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Grade 1 Physiotherapists, students and allied health assistant staff
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have well developed musculoskeletal/ orthopaedic clinical skills
- Be interested in the supervision and training of physiotherapy staff and students
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
- Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Other benefits of working with us:
- Five weeks of annual leave/year
- Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment
- Opportunity to participate in research and continuous quality improvement projects within our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team
- Salary Packaging and novated car leasing
Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with new the Footscray Hospital due to open in 2025 and the new Melton Hospital in 2029. See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health recruitment. Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio) and Instagram (@westernhealth_physio).
For enquiries about the position, please contact:
Name: Rebecca Pile
Title: Clinical Lead - Musculoskeletal & Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
Phone: 0466 940 955
Name: Bhavna Trivedy
Title: Clinical Lead - Musculoskeletal & Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
Phone: 0481 916 669
Applications close at 11:59pm on 9 February 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
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