Exercise Physiologist Grade 1 or 2

Overview

Permanent Part Time and Full Time positions available.

Salary Range: $70,590 to $103,724.40 FTE based on experience and 12% superannuation.

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find more information about WDHS you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you To find more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/.

About The Role

Our Physiotherapy Department is seeking a Grade 1 or 2 Exercise Physiologist to work across various locations and programs within WDHS and provide comprehensive, client-centred Exercise Physiology services in a multi-disciplinary setting to in-patients, aged care residents and ambulatory care patients of Western District Health Service.

The role of the Grade 1 & 2 Exercise Physiologists is primarily one of specialist clinical service provision of a comprehensive, client-focused care to Aged and Ambulatory care clients of the WDHS facilities.

Grade 1 Physiologists are supervised by Grade 2 Physiotherapists/Exercise Physiologists within their work area and will in turn have a variable degree of oversight for the allied health assistants and students, depending on their level of experience. All Exercise Physiologists have a duty to maintain appropriate, accurate and timely clinical, attendance and statistical records.

The role of the Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist is to take responsibility for ongoing education and supervision of junior staff, Allied Health Assistants and students and to support the Chief Physiotherapist in providing clinical leadership within the allocated area of responsibility.

You will Bring

- Bachelor's Exercise Physiologist (or entry-level equivalent)
- Current Registration with AHPRA
- Current driver's licence
- Willingness to travel within the rural service area as needed

What we can offer you

- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Salary Packaging options ($9,010) including meals and entertainment ($2,650.00)
- Novated vehicle leasing
- Relocation Assistance for eligible candidates
- Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc) for eligible candidates
- Dynamic and empowering team environment
- Progressive educational and professional development opportunities
- Excellent employment conditions and staff and wellbeing supportive culture

Compliance & Requirements

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Equality and Inclusion

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families and communities, and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse backgrounds and those with a disability.

How to Apply

Apply now to join our team.

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