Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Outpatients

We are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team in a Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Outpatients and/ or Advanced Practice role.   

About the role: 

• Part time (55 hours a fortnight)

• Temporary role ending 30 June 2025 

• Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Outpatient and/or Advanced Practice caseload (dependant on applicant's experience and preference) 

This Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the West, including assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering and interpretation.  The role, based on the applicant, may include work in our Sunshine hospital Emergency Department and weekend shift work.  

This position is supported by Grade 4 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, and you will have access to key resources for success, such as supervision, tailored learning opportunities and departmental and advanced practice specific professional development.  You will be joining a team with a supportive culture, that is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.  There is also opportunity for Grade 3 staff to participate in supervision of postgraduate students, research projects and quality activities.   

About our Musculoskeletal Team: 

Western Health provides adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy outpatient services across three sites providing assessment and rehabilitation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions. We also offer a range of Adult Musculoskeletal Advanced Practice services including:  

• Virtual Fracture Clinic  

• Physiotherapy Led Orthopaedic Screening Clinic  

• Physiotherapy Led Neurosurgical Screening Clinic  

• Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service (OAHKS)  

• Post Arthroplasty Review Clinic (PAR)  

• Emergency Department  

• Non Weight Bearing Coordinator  

 
Other benefits of working with us: 

• Five weeks of annual leave/ year 

• Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment 

• Salary Packaging and novated car leasing. 

To be Successful in this Role you will:

• Be committed to providing excellent patient care  

• Have well-developed skills in provision of care to musculoskeletal patients in an outpatient and/ or Advanced Practice capacity, including assessment and management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering and interpretation.  

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills  

• Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, speciality and multidisciplinary teams  

• 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 genuine career progression pathways. We would love you to help us continue to provide best care for the community in the West. 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:

Rebecca Pile or Bhavna Trivedy

Clinical Leads Musculoskeletal and Advanced Practice Physiotherapy

0466 940 955 / 0481 916 669  

Position Description

Applications close 11:59pm on 29 November 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 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.