Physiotherapist G2

Rotating Grade 2 Physiotherapist 

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.  

About the department 

The Physiotherapy Department is committed to promoting the highest levels of physiotherapy for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person centred evidence-based practice.   

The Department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, across all Service areas. The department provides care across the continuum from the Emergency Department through bed based services and ongoing ambulatory care.   

About the role 

Areas for Grade 2 work will include a variety of 6 month rotations in ABI, Neurology/ Neurosurgery / Acute Stroke, General Rehabilitation /Aged Care rehabilitation and in our Better at Home team across our 3 campuses. 

It is envisaged that through the completion of rotations and supervision, you should become a competent senior Rehab/Neuro clinician. 

A regular day will see you: 

• Appropriately assess and treat patients in the designated work area and others as directed.   

• Liaise appropriately with patient's family, caregivers and/or relevant others to promote patient care.   

• Appropriately document patient management.   

• Provide relevant information when patients are transferred or referred for weekend treatment.   

About you 

• A qualified physiotherapist, registered for practice in Australia by the position starting date.  

• A minimum of 3 years Grade 1 experience   

• Ability to provide physiotherapy treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions.   

• Capacity to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.   

• Capacity to work independently.  

• Be available for weekend work as required.  

• Possess a current drivers licence.  

Our benefits:   

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:   

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging   

• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program   

• Mentoring and career development opportunities   

• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists  

• Relocation expense reimbursement  

• Five weeks annual leave and monthly rostered days of  

Inclusion at Austin:   

We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.   

Work with us!   

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as interviews may   

commence prior to the closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager. 

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Click here to view the position description for further details.

Application closing date:  22 September 2024.