Casual Grade 2 Physiotherapist

* Experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting.* Recent physiotherapy experience in Neurosciences.* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team.* Ability to manage efficiently and effectively a clinical caseload across the designated service.* Salary packaging- increase your take home pay* Employee Assistance Program* Staff Health Centre* CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks – if applicable* 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.* Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients on units managed by the designated work area as required.* Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all patients.* Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and ward rounds.* Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards when requested.* Ensure appropriate coverage of physiotherapy weekend services across Fitzroy campus.* Participate in performance management as required.* Provide supervision for other weekend physiotherapy staff and Allied Health Assistants, as required.* Communicate accurate handover information for ongoing physiotherapy management for all patients.* Ensure continuous Quality Improvement through high quality work practices.* Participate in department quality improvement activities that involve the weekend service.* Active participation in professional on going education and review of current literature.* Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM.* Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions.* Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.* Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.* Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process.* Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.* Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions.* Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.* Attend clinical orientation upon commencement.* Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover.* Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.* Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.* Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures.* Complete annual clinical competencies.* Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work.* Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner.* Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team.* Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.* Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions* Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually* Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually* Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement* As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements* Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,* Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman* Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes* Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting, particularly neurosurgery, stroke and neurology* Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team* Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement* Superior written and verbal communication skills* Commitment to staff development and continuing education* Knowledge of current healthcare trends* Understanding of Quality Improvement and evidence of implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement activities* Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of the Sisters of Charity.* Commitment to the Code of Conduct.* Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multi- disciplinary environment* Superior written and verbal communication skills* Commitment to staff development and continuing education* Demonstrated commitment to involvement and encouragement of research activities and professional developmentSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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