• Exciting opportunity to join the Acute Rehabilitation Team
• Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team and onsite parking
• Fixed term parent leave part time role (32 hours a fortnight)
• Classification : Physiotherapist Grade 2 Year 1 - 4 *
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. 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
The Acute Rehabilitation Program (ARP) is an interdisciplinary service that provides early rehabilitation in an acute setting. The Physiotherapists in the Acute Rehabilitation Program works with the multidisciplinary team to assist patients in regaining their function and independence and facilitate an early supported discharge home where appropriate.
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist works collaboratively with the Physiotherapy team and ARP multidisciplinary team to provide safe, personal, effective and connected rehabilitation services in the acute setting, supporting a patient centred goal setting approach to deliver high quality assessment, treatment, management and discharge planning .
Please note this position is available in a limited term part time capacity covering a vacancy resulting from a period of parental leave.
Please refer to the Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Degree level qualification in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience providing Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and patient management for rehabilitation patients within the inpatient health care setting (Acute/ Sub-Acute).
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team to achieve collaborative consumer focused goals.
• Experience in providing supervision to staff and students with an ability to promote professional competence and foster individual growth.
• Experience supporting complex care planning and discharge planning, including supporting others to navigate complex patient care.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information contact or contact Grade 3 Senior Physiotherapist Eilis O'Haire on 0422640606
The role ceases advertising on 12 June 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
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 Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular 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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