Physiotherapist - Acute Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Coburg, Victoria, Australia Healthscope Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to join our team on a casual basis at John Fawkner Private Hospital. As a Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive Physiotherapy services to acute surgical inpatients, including orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiac, and neurosurgery, and ICU/CCU patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning, and evidence-based practice
  • Participate in program development and quality improvement activities within the Allied Health Department
  • Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients and their support people
  • Discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and referrals to external services
  • Clinical supervision of physiotherapy and allied health assistant students
Selection Criteria
  • Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years Physiotherapy clinical experience
  • Current AHPRA Registration
  • Excellent clinical practice skills in assessment and intervention
  • Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
  • Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Experience with Orthopaedic and ICU preferred
  • Weekday availability preferred but not essential
About Us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, cancer, and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical, and diagnostic technology, John Fawkner Private is focused on meeting the growing healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions.

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

As a leading healthcare provider, we have a long-established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community, and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.



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