Physiotherapist - Grade 2

Requisition No:  2758
Executive Division:  Operations
Division:  Western Health at Home
Program:  Sub-Acute at Home
Department:  ED Care Coordinators RAH
Enterprise Agreement:  Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect
Job Function:  Allied Health Professionals
Project: 

We currently have Full-Time ongoing and Full-Time Temporary Grade 2 Physiotherapist opportunities available within the RAH (Rapid Allied Health) team at Western Health.

 

These roles provide physiotherapy assessment and management in patients’ homes or via Telehealth to support safe discharge and prevent hospitalisation. The caseload is varied and can be tailored towards your area of clinical interest.       

We are seeking applicants who are committed to working alongside a supportive and dynamic team to providing best patient care to the Western Health community.

 

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Be a qualified Physiotherapist with current/eligible AHPRA registration
  • Have completed a minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in relevant acute, subacute and/or community setting
  • Possess excellent communication and time management
  • Be a team player who enjoys working both alongside other clinicians and autonomously in patients’ homes
  • Have a passion to deliver best care to patients in their own homes
  • Have a current Victorian Driver's Licence

 

Contact Person: Jacinta Brenan

Title: Service Manager

Phone: 0481 476 522

 

Position Description

 

Applications close at 11:59pm on 21 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: 

  • Professional development support 

  • Career advancement opportunities 

  • Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

  • 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. 

 

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.