Physiotherapist - Grade 3 Paediatrics
We are looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our Paediatric team in a fixed-term, part-time position (0.4EFT) until August 2025.
Our Paediatric Advanced Practice Physiotherapy team provides service to our Developmental Hip Dysplasia (DDH) and Paediatric Orthopaedic Screening and Congenital Talipes Equinovarus clinics (CTEV). Previous work in Advanced Practice Paediatric clinics is essential and your experience will guide the clinical caseload for this position. You will also contribute to the leadership of the paediatric orthopaedic physiotherapy team and support the development of Grade 1 and 2 physiotherapists.
This position provides you with the opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership, and supervision skills; joining a team that is dedicated to excellent outcomes for the child, family-centred and evidence-based practice. Professional development is widely available in our team with both internal and external opportunities. 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 prior experience working as a credentialled Advanced Practice Paediatric Physiotherapist in one or both of DDH and CTEV, including radiological interpretation, differential diagnosis, clinical assessment and management
- Have completed relevant Advanced Paediatric training such as SCiPOP and Ponseti courses (desirable)
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, Paediatric Orthopaedic, 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 help us continue to improve the lives of our 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).
Contact: Kirsty May
Title: Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone: 0434 821 124
Applications close at 11:59pm on 28 February 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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