HITH Physiotherapist Grade 2 (svha)

Job Description

Job Description:

• Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups

• Permanent, Part Time position (28 hours/week)

• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

Are you ready to take your physiotherapy skill set beyond the walls? Hospital in the Home (HITH) specialises in providing acute, admitted clinical care within a bed substitution and emergency department diversion model. Our dynamic and motivated staff thrive in a fast-paced environment where they are key members of a multi-disciplinary team who are experts in the @home environment.

The physiotherapist scope of practice includes (but is not limited to) cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic surgery, functional decline, complex comorbidities, and age-related needs. Being an independent practitioner with self-direction and an individually-managed caseload is expected, along with the provision of clinical advice to the interdisciplinary HITH team.  The role may include direct supervision of any physiotherapy students working within the HITH

Duties include:

• Provide optimal physiotherapy management to patients in a variety of settings such as home, ward or clinic through effective assessment, treatment, evaluation, liaison, and discharge planning.

• Provide high quality clinically appropriate, comprehensive allied health therapy to patients and carers in their own homes, aligning with the patient’s expressed goals of care and healthcare needs, and considering the effects of the patient’s health issues on their life and wellbeing.

• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge of evidence-based practice, research and new developments, including innovative technologies.

Classifications for this position will range from VB1 – VB4 ($88,467 - $101,691 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• You will have broad and relevant clinical experience ideally including community based programs

• You have demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• You have effective interpersonal skills including problem solving, negotiation and teaching

• You are experienced in working with patients with multiple comorbidities that impact safety, function and independence

• You are passionate about continually improving and have solutions focused approach to improve service delivery

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement
   

Hospital in the Home

HITH is a bed substitution model that provides the equivalent of hospital-based services within a patient’s home. HITH also provides care to patients admitted to the Cottage, a five-bed short stay facility providing HITH care, to people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness. The team of medical, nursing and allied health staff enable earlier supported discharge from hospital and diversion from hospital where possible.

The position may be based at any of the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne sites, and requires staff to undertake home visiting duties.
 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

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