Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation (svha)

Job Description

Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation St George's

• Full time, Permanent

• Senior leadership opportunity

• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the rehabilitation patients of the St George's campus of St Vincent’s Hospital.

Responsibilities will include clinical leadership, as well as responsibility for the operational and strategic management of the sub-acute team at St George's Hospital and the wider physiotherapy service. The position involves being responsible for quality activities and research projects within the subacute team. The role is also responsible for supervision of junior staff, and Allied Health Assistants and other duties as directed/delegated.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.

Must have, or be currently eligible for National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will range from VB7 – VC1 ($102,091 - $116,646 per annum).

Duties include

• Provide leadership and co-ordination of the rehabilitation team

• Provide assessment and clinical management to patients in the rehabilitation unit, including neurological, amputees and other

• Supervision and management of the clinical education program for undergraduate students

• Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards as required

• Involvement in multidisciplinary ward meetings and planning

• Lead research and/or quality improvement activities in the rehabilitation team

Your contribution

• Minimum seven years of post-graduate experience

• Post-graduate qualification in relevant area of physiotherapy (or working towards) would be highly regarded

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• Broad experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in a sub-acute setting.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Current nationally coordinated 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!

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.​

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).

Respectfully, no agencies please

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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

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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