Physiotherapist

Are you a physiotherapist with a passion for and experience in delivering cardiac, chronic heart failure and pulmonary rehabilitation programs? We have a great permanent part time role available for a Grade 2 Physiotherapist with the dynamic, multidisciplinary exercise rehabilitation team in Specialised Rehabilitation Program.

The successful applicant/s will use their excellent cardiorespiratory physiotherapy skills to manage and deliver best care to a variety of complex client cohorts. The clinical case load will include both group and individual therapy sessions.

You will develop your clinical leadership skills as through a range of opportunities such as supervising Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants, involvement in University Physiotherapy teaching programs and contributing to quality improvement initiatives and large research projects. This is a part-time, permanent position that is well supported by a collaborative team, and has ongoing professional development.

Some of the many benefits of joining Western Health include:

• Positive and supportive team culture
• A structured in-house professional development program
• Mentoring and clinical support from senior staff
• Opportunities to engage in and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Support to explore research opportunities with access to a dedicated physiotherapy research lead
• Excellent external PD provisions with 7 days of Professional Development leave for full time employee’s (pro rata entitlement for part time staff members)

The role is:

Permanent Part time – 48 hours (0.63)

• The configuration of the hours to be determined/discussed with the successful applicant.

For further information, please contact:

Gillian Dickman
Service Manager
0419 876 814

Connie Lombardo

Grade 4 Physiotherapist
8345 1283

Position Description

Applications close 11:59pm on 5 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: 

• 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. 

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