Senior Physiotherapist

Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Emergency and Acute Complex Medicine

• Permanent Full time | 5 weeks' leave plus monthly accrued day off
• Part- time applicants who can job share will be considered
• Flexible start and finish times| Enjoy stability and career growth
• Expand your general medical and emergency physiotherapy clinical skills at a Grade 3 level
• Grow and develop as a leader, clinical supervisor and educator

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Provide leadership to the emergency and acute complex medicine physiotherapy team at our Maroondah Hospital site, a short drive from the Eastern Freeway Ringwood exit. On a daily basis you will live our Eastern Health values as you apply your skilled senior decision making to support and develop a team of Grade 1 & 2 Physiotherapists, AHA's and under-graduate students as they continuously innovate & deliver care to patients across an acute hospital environment. The role supports passion for provision of clinical supervision and ongoing development of the Grade 2 physiotherapists within your team. Operational duties, including rosters and leave applications, are shared with two other Grade 3 physiotherapists on site. This role carries engagement in multidisciplinary initiatives including service provision models, skill development, and leadership opportunities such as membership in Eastern Health working groups and committees.

As an integral part of your role, you will have access to supports and opportunities to continuously improve your clinical and leadership capabilities. This incorporates

• Regular supervision, support & coaching from our Grade 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Leads both individually and as part of the senior leadership team (Aged and Complex Care stream)
• Regular engagement with Physiotherapy/Allied Health managers, including participation in Physiotherapy Professional Council
• Regular access to the broader Physiotherapy Leadership Teams, including the ability to consult with clinical leads in the musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory streams about complex cases as they arise.
• In-house professional development opportunities
• Access to Allied Health Research department and Quality Teams to support you to participate in and lead quality and research initiatives

Support for post-graduate studies and/or professional development training.

This role also offers comprehensive peer support from other Grade 3 Physiotherapists both at Maroondah and other Eastern Health sites.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in relevant discipline.
• Current registration Australian Physiotherapy Board
• Eligibility for Membership of Professional Association.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications, or commencement thereof
• Extensive clinical experience in general medical and/ or emergency medicine physiotherapy
• Experience in supervision of staff and students.
• Experience in leadership of staff, including professional development and supervision.
• Experience in clinical education of staff and students.
• Excellent team integration skills.
• Sound knowledge of community organisations and networks.

Desirable

• Membership of Australian Physiotherapy Association(s) and other professional bodies within field of practice.
• Clinical experience in neurology/ stroke aligned to a small number of neurology patient cohort on medical ward
• At least 7 years of experience within the Physiotherapy profession.
• Leadership / participation in significant clinical research & international / national publications and conference presentations.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• · We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• · We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• · As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• · Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• · Advertising may end before the closing date.
• · We do not accept recruitment agency applications

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