Exercise Physiologist

Your role at St John of God Richmond Hospital

The Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical exercise physiology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) _Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice_ and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

The Position- Demonstrated ability to prescribe, deliver and supervise individual and group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients attending the service, including but not limited to gym and/or hydrotherapy.- Contributes to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, safe clinical services within a range of settings i.e. Inpatient, Outpatient, or home/community based settings.- Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.- Develop appropriate treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients in collaboration with other team members.- Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.- Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.- Uses an evidence-based, problem solving approach to clinical care and service development.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science or similar, be eligible for accreditation with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). You will have previous experience in assessment, exercise prescription, monitoring and progressions using evidence-based practices in therapy.

To be successful, you will be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number, hold an Australian drivers licence and a national police check.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you- Salary: $46.11 to $50.78 (inclusive of casual loading) + 11.5% Superannuation- Casual position- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
- Novated leasing- work related expenses- self-education and- additional superannuation- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Janja Bojanic, Allied Health Manager on (02) 4570 6167.

Applications close: September 27th