New Graduate Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Overview
Applications are invited from new graduate physiotherapists for full time, fixed term, Grade 1 rotating positions at St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. The successful applicant will join a supportive, team-oriented department, which offers rotations across Fitzroy and Kew campuses through Musculoskeletal, Neurosciences, Cardiorespiratory, Emergency and Rehabilitation areas. The position is responsible for providing high quality physiotherapy management for patients in the units allocated and any other workload as directed. You will usually rotate every 4 months, and cross campus work is involved. The ability to undertake rostered weekend and public holiday work is required.
Responsibilities
Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients in the units covered
Represent patient/physiotherapy issues at relevant meetings, including team / family / multidisciplinary / departmental meetings
Maintain effective communication with other team members with active contribution to multidisciplinary team meetings and comprehensive handovers
Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision
Complete annual Grade 1 competencies in a timely manner
Participate in Departmental and Organisational meetings, other meetings as required
Actively participate in interprofessional and departmental team activities
Organise and implement in-service training sessions for staff, AHAs and volunteers as required
Coordinate family and carer education as appropriate
Demonstrate open and effective communication with consumers, other staff and service providers
Record accurate statistics by the last working day of each pay fortnight
Participate in research/evaluation as applicable
Your Contribution (Qualifications and Skills)
Physiotherapy Degree
AHPRA Registration
Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration
Experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in a health care setting
Experience working in a team
Good interpersonal communication skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
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
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to Melbournes best cafes, public transport and carparks
Discounts and Promotions through our Foundation
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Department and Working At SVHM
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. SVHM is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service with 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. The advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. For more information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment, please visit our site or contact
SVHA may require immunisations/vaccinations as part of duty of care in healthcare settings.
Contact
Interim Workforce Lead, Kathryn Tarrant,
Important notes
This is a rotating Grade 1 physiotherapist position across multiple campuses with weekend/public holiday rosters and ongoing professional development expectations.
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