• Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations
• Great benefits including salary packaging and employee benefits program
• Classification - Grade 2*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.
We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you are responsible for working closely within the subacute multidisciplinary team to maximise patient discharge outcomes through the provision of high quality and evidence based physiotherapy assessment, treatment and discharge planning. You are also responsible for the supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students, Grade 1 Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants.
The Mornington Centre campus comprises three 30-bed inpatient geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) wards. This role will provide physiotherapy management to a varied GEM caseload, including patients with neurological, orthopaedic, cardiopulmonary, bariatric, complex and general debility presentations. This successful applicant may be required to undertake physiotherapy services at any site or ward as directed by the Head of Physiotherapy.
Please see Position Description
What You Need
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience and competence in physiotherapy management of GEM patients
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of Physiotherapy staff and students
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous and innovative improvement through quality and research activities
• Ability to perform high quality patient Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and thorough and appropriate discharge planning
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage caseloads and non-clinical demands
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Lisa Done on 97847821.
To Apply: Please submit your application before the closing date of 1/07/2025.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for Health and Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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