Physiotherapist - Grade 3 (Cardiorespiratory - ICU)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join our Cardiorespiratory team in a fixed-term, part-time position (0.4EFT), in a job-share arrangement.
This Grade 3 Physiotherapy position has a primary caseload in the ICU, while supporting the peri-operative, cardiac and special medicine inpatient caseloads at Footscray Hospital. You will also provide leadership and strategic direction to the Cardiorespiratory team. Working in this position you will use you expertise in critical care Physiotherapy, person-centred care, and evidence based practice to work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary Team to deliver Best Care to a variety of complex patient cohorts including acute respiratory and critical illnesses; ICU-acquired weakness, post-intensive care syndrome, and tracheostomy management (including weaning and discharge).
As a Grade 3 ICU Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to collaborate on service delivery and lead innovation, quality and research activity across the ICU, peri-operative and cardiology clinical specialties, as well as work collaboratively with the broader cardiorespiratory team across Footscray and Sunshine hospital sites.
This is a well-supported position and provides the opportunity for you to develop your clinical, leadership, supervision and research skills; joining a team that is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, evidence based practice and continuous improvement. Grade 3 Physiotherapists at Western Health participate in Research and Quality Improvement as well as Education and Training programs within the Physiotherapy service.
Other benefits of working with us:
- Five weeks of annual leave/year (pro-rata)
- Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment
- Salary Packaging and novated car leasing
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have well developed ICU Physiotherapy expertise, experience teaching and training junior physiotherapists in the ICU
- Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent patient care
- Have well developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt and be flexible
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies
- Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
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).
Contact: Kirsty May
Title: Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone: 0434 821 124
Applications close at 11:59pm on 3 March 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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