Physiotherapist - Grade 2 - Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

Physiotherapist - Grade 2 - Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

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Reference Number:51837:Physiotherapist - Grade 2 - Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP)

Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the HARP/Complex Care team, based at Epping Private Hospital.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

Hospital Admission Risk Programs (HARP) provides services for people who are living with chronic diseases and complex needs, and who are at risk of hospital admission.

The program delivers an integrated, coordinated healthcare, which provides the right care, at the right time, and in the right setting.Through a care coordination principle, HARP ensures the essential partnerships between the client, their carer/family, their General Practitioner (GP), hospital staff and other community organisations are developed and maintained.Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of Specialist Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals. Their aim is to provide community-based healthcare with the focus on preventing unplanned hospital admissions or emergency department presentations and improving the quality of life for clients in the community.

The grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to patients with chronic disease or complex health needs in a centre-based setting, in their home or residential care. Care will be provided via face-to-face therapy, telehealth and group sessions. The grade 2 Physiotherapist will be a leader in the physiotherapy department, involved in service development and contribute to our clinical education program for junior staff and students.

The focus of this position is on addressing short-term mobility goals and to optimise safety and function, prevent functional decline and to inform team decision-making regarding long-term goals and service requirements.

This position is fixed term part time (46 hours per fortnight) commencing August 2025 until June 2026 - covering maternity leave

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in the delivery of physiotherapy services for patients with multiple comorbidities, complex needs and chronic conditions
• Experience managing patients in the community (centre based and home based, individual and group settings)
• Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
  
  

Next Steps. .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contactAngie Chong Physiotherapy Clinical Leader 0407 897 994

Applications close 29 August 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking
  
  

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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