Physiotherapist Grade 2

• Part time (7.6 hours per week)

• Fixed term until 31 December 2026

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the orthopaedic, plastics and rheumatology patients of the Fitzroy campus of St.Vincent's Hospital. The role is also responsible for supervision of students, Grade 1 staff, and Allied Health Assistants and taking a leadership role within the department and other duties as directed/delegated. This position involves 6 monthly rotations between the inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal departments.

Applications from current grade two physiotherapists or suitably experienced grade one physiotherapists will be considered. Relevant postgraduate qualifications would also be highly regarded. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.
 

Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will range from VB1 – VB4 ($ $52.49 per hour).

Duties include

• Provide appropriate clinical management for all musculoskeletal inpatients/outpatients

• Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all musculoskeletal inpatients/outpatients

• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers.

• Clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as required

• Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision

Your Contribution

• Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting, particularly musculoskeletal

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement

• Experience with student supervision

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month)

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact

Kathryn Tarrant

Position Description

This position is located at either the Fitzroy or Kew Campus of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM), working in a designated clinical area; and will provide care for a diverse range of patients who are admitted under the units managed by the designated work area. St Vincent's Hospital has four streams within the Physiotherapy Department: Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Pallative Care, Cardiorespiratory and Subacute. The focus of care aligned to this position will be dependent on the experience and interests of the suitable applicant

POSITION PURPOSE
Accountable to the Physiotherapy Manager and responsible to the designated Team Leader, this Grade 2 position is responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the patients on units managed by the designated work area. The candidate will be responsible for the supervision of physiotherapy students and junior physiotherapists. The candidate is also responsible for continuing quality improvement projects and other tasks as directed/delegated.
Weekend, public holiday and on call work is also a potential requirement.

POSITION DUTIES
The delivery of the highest standard of physiotherapy services to the patients at SVHM as directed:
 Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients on units managed by the designated work area as required
Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and ward rounds
 Advising on the care of patients in outlying wards when requested
 Participate in unit ward rounds/team meetings
 Ensure implementation of departmental policies and procedures
 Participate in Departmental and Organisational meetings, other meetings as required
 Actively participate in interdisciplinary team activities
 Organise and implement in-service training sessions for staff, the physiotherapy assistants, students and volunteers
 Appropriately teach and supervise physiotherapy students and provide regular feedback and documentation of the clinical placement required
 Appropriately manage & supervise the physiotherapy grade 1 staff and AHA in the allocated stream as required
 Ensure continuous Quality Improvement through high quality work practices
 Implement department quality improvement activities
 Assist with development of policies, procedures and guidelines in line with strategic directions for the department, allied health team and wider organization 
 Active participation to ongoing education through in internal and external professional development and review of current literature

INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS
General
 Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM
 Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions 
 Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM 
 Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed
 Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process
 Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business
 Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions
 Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance
 Attend clinical orientation upon commencement
 Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover
 Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.
 Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken
 Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures
 Complete annual clinical competencies
 Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work 
 Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner 
 Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team 
 Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work 
 Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format
 Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care
 Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback
 Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and direction

Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually
 Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually
 Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement
 As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements
 Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,
 Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman 
 Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes 

INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)
The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities:

• Capability Demonstrated behaviour

• Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results

• Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

• Outcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement

• Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

• Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results

• Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departments

• People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork

• Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team

8. SELECTION CRITERIA
8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education:
 Physiotherapy Degree
 AHPRA Registraltion
 Short postgraduate courses in relevant areas of physiotherapy (desirable)
 Postgraduate qualification/s in relevant area/s of physiotherapy (desirable)

Knowledge & Experience:
 Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting; 
 Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
 Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
 Recent experience in clinical teaching of physiotherapy students
 Recent experience in the supervision of staff

8.2 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Skills and competencies which the incumbent must possess:
 Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of the Sisters of Charity
 Commitment to the Code of Conduct
 Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multi- disciplinary environment
 Superior written and verbal communication skills
 Commitment to staff development and continuing education
 Demonstrated commitment to involvement and encouragement of research activities and professional development.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

View Code of Conduct