Physiotherapist - Grade 2
Grade 2 Physiotherapist Neurology and Falls – Rehabilitation at Home and Specialised (Community) Rehabilitation Program
A permanent Grade 2 opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced neurology stream physiotherapist to join our collaborative and dynamic Rehabilitation at Home and Specialised (Community) Rehabilitation Program (SRP) teams. These programs provide quality rehabilitation services within the division of Western Health at Home.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical leadership skills as they supervise rotating Grade 1 physiotherapists and allied health assistants, manage research, quality and service portfolios and be involved in the Western Health physiotherapy student teaching program.
This is a part-time (0.8 EFT), permanent position.
To be Successful in this Role you will need:
- Experience in assessing and managing clients with a variety of subacute and chronic neurological, aged-related and vestibular conditions
- Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
- Experience supervising Gr 1 and/or Allied Health Assistant staff and/or physiotherapy students
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement and/or research
For Further information:
Call 83451283 and ask for the Senior Clinicians – Sophie Pickering or Sarah Steinfort or Grade 4 Connie Lombardo.
Applications close 11:59pm on 1 January 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).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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