Physiotherapist Grade 2

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 applicantPOSITION PURPOSEAccountable 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 DUTIESThe 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 requiredCommunicate 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 literatureINCUMBENT OBLIGATIONSGeneral? 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 directionComplete 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 behaviourPersonal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work resultsLearning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sourcesOutcomes Patient/Resident/client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgementInnovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processesStrategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver resultsOrganisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units/departmentsPeople Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamworkCollaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team8.
SELECTION CRITERIA8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSFormal 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 staff8.2 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSSkills 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.Closing Date:10 October 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:Code of Conduct:

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