Grade 2 Physiotherapist

Dhelkaya Health; Shire of Mount Alexander; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stress-free parking

Salary packaging

Healthy and active lifestyle

Health and wellbeing program

Social Club and staff events

Home share

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria is seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to deliver person-centred care across community and rehabilitation settings. You will assess, treat, educate and prescribe equipment for clients in home, hospital and centre-based environments.

Working within our multidisciplinary Ambulatory Care team, you will support clients across musculoskeletal, neurological, pain management, falls and balance, cancer rehabilitation, continence, hand and forearm clinics, residential

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care.
• Strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supervising staff or students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, education and equipment prescription.
• Deliver care to clients in home, hospital and centre-based settings.
• Work within the Ambulatory Care team across musculoskeletal, neurological, pain management and falls programs.
• Collaborate with clients, families and other health professionals to optimise outcomes.
• Potential to supervise Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Salary per hour: $45.66 to $52.49 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 64 hours per fortnight

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021 - 2026

Join Dhelkaya Health as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care across a variety of community and rehabilitation settings.

In this rewarding role, you will provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment, education and equipment prescription to clients in home, hospital and centre-based environments. Working within our multidisciplinary Ambulatory Care team, you will support clients across a broad range of programs including musculoskeletal, neurological, pain management, falls and balance, cancer rehabilitation, continence, hand and forearm clinics, residential aged care and custodial health services.

You will work closely with clients, families, carers, healthcare professionals and community service providers to achieve the best possible health outcomes. The role also offers opportunities to support and supervise Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.

About you

• Registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA
• Passion for delivering person-centred care
• Strong clinical assessment and rehabilitation skills
• bility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience supervising staff or students is desirable

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together.At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment checks, including a National Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (as applicable), and comply with Dhelkaya Health's Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

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