Grade 3 Physiotherapist

Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Emergency Department Primary Contact Physiotherapist

• Permanent / Part Time (1 x 8 hour shift per fortnight, Tuesdays)
• Emergency Department Primary Contact Physiotherapist
• Senior leadership opportunity

About the Role
An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 3 physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, physiotherapy services to patients in the Emergency Department, as a Primary Contact Physiotherapist. This position is located at the Fitzroy campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

You will be involved in prioritizing, assessing and managing emergency patients presenting to the ED with soft tissue injuries, fractures and other musculoskeletal presentations. The role will work closely with emergency staff and will involve consultation with other physiotherapists in the ED. Proven leadership, excellent communication skills and fostering of relationships with the multidisciplinary team is essential.

The position also involves taking a leadership role within the department and in the musculoskeletal outpatient team as well as being responsible for quality activities and research projects within the musculoskeletal team. The role is responsible for supervision of junior staff, and Allied Health Assistants and other duties as directed/delegated.

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 be VB7 – VC1 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Duties include

• Provide assessment and clinical management to patients as a primary contact physiotherapist in the Emergency Department (managing a wide range of conditions, in particular soft tissue injuries, spinal and peripheral joint)
• Provide leadership and support to the co-ordination of the musculoskeletal physiotherapy team
• Supervision and support to junior staff
• Involvement in multidisciplinary meetings and planning
• Lead research and/or quality improvement activities in the musculoskeletal team
• Represent physiotherapy on committees both internal and external as appropriate
• Support the advanced scope physiotherapy leader in coordination of service delivery

Your contribution

• Minimum seven years of post-graduate experience
• Post-graduate qualification in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Broad experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills and extensive experience in the supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• 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

Catherine Knight catherine.knight@svha.org.au