Physiotherapist Grade 1 or 2

Employment Type:

Permanent ongoing Part Time and

Full-time 

positions available

(up to 80 hours per

fortnight

with an ADO

EBA:

Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers)

Enterprise Agreement

Salary Range:

$70,590 to $103,691.20 FTE based on experience plus 12% Superannuation 

and generous salary packaging available

Location:

Across all

WDHS campuses

Attachments:
Grade 1 Physiotherapist Position Description

Grade 2 Physiotherapist Position Description

Proposed

Interviews to take place upon receipt of suitable applications.

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.
 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:

WDHS

• Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

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About The Role:

Our Physiotherapy department is seeking a Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist.

The role of the Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist is primarily one of clinical service provision of a comprehensive, client-focused nature to Acute, Aged and Ambulatory care clients of the WDHS facilities. The role includes a wide range of rotations, as well as rotations at Regional Healthcare Facilities and Community Exercise groups. 

Grade 1 Physiotherapists are supervised by a Grade 2 physiotherapist 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 Physiotherapists have a duty to maintain appropriate, accurate and timely clinical, attendance and statistical records.

You will Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution

• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia

• Analytical thinking to assess patient needs and develop appropriate treatment plans

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassion and understanding toward patients' concerns and challenges

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care

• Commitment to providing culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population

• Flexibility to adapt to different healthcare settings

• Physically fit to demonstrate exercises and perform hands-on therapy

• 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 ($9010) 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

• Financially supported post graduate studies for eligible candidates

• Comprehensive orientation program

• Dynamic and empowering team environment

• Progressive educational and professional development opportunities

• Assistance to access scholarship programs

• Excellent employment conditions and staff and wellbeing supportive culture

• Free car parking

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police/NDIS Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements.

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