Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Aged and Complex Care
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join our Aged and Complex Care team in a permanent part time (0.5EFT) position.
About the role
This Grade 3 Physiotherapy position has a mixed caseload across our GEM (slow stream rehabilitation), Acute Aged Care and Inpatient Palliative Care Units. As the Grade 3 Physiotherapist, you will use your expertise in rehabilitation, discharge planning, person-centred care, and collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team to deliver Best Care to a variety of complex patient cohorts. Patient admissions to GEM include post falls management, delirium and other cognitive impairments, post-operative fractured neck of femurs, bariatric, amputees, and a variety of vestibular and neurological presentations.
This is a well-supported position and provides the opportunity for you to develop your clinical, leadership, and supervision skills, joining a team that is committed 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 department. Our Sunshine Aged and Complex Care team are dedicated to improving outcomes for the frail older person and have several research and quality improvement projects underway.
Other benefits of working with us:
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Five weeks of annual leave/ year
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Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment
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Salary Packaging and novated car leasing.
To be Successful in this Role you will
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Have clinical expertise for working in the Aged and Complex Care hospital inpatient setting, as well as experience in leading and supervising staff and students
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Have ell developed team leadership and management skills
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Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams
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Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
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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.
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Contact details
For enquiries about the position, please contact Kirsty May (Physiotherapy Operations Lead) on 0434 821 124.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 27 December 2024
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 (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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