Physiotherapist

Healthscope; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Norwest Private Hospital, part of Healthscope, is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the in-house physiotherapy department on a casual basis to cover weekend shifts. Classified as Physiotherapist Level 1/2 depending on years of experience, with AHPRA registration required.

Role involves assessment and treatment of patients across ICU, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery and other acute services, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA registration – Physiotherapist
• Experience across a range of acute services; including ICU, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
• Highly developed assessment and treatment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Skills and experience working in multidisciplinary acute care hospital
• A minimum of one years’ experience

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment of patients where clinically indicated in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes
• Providing a high standard of clinical care to individuals/patients in our hospital

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment & treatment skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration – Physiotherapist

Experience in acute services (ICU/Orthopaedics/Neurosurgery)

One year minimum acute care experience

Job description

Current AHPRA registration – Physiotherapist

Minimum one years’ experience working in acute care

A Physiotherapist with a diverse range of skills who is able to work in the Acute services; including ICU, CCU, surgical and medical… Does this sound like you?

Norwest Private Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join their in-house physiotherapy department on a casual basis to cover weekend shifts.

This position is classified as Physiotherapist Level 1/2 (dependent upon years of experience).

About us

Norwest PrivateHospitalis located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia. The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney's Bella Vista.

We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients. Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.
Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care.

As a Physiotherapist your responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and treatment of patients where clinically indicated in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes
• Providing a high standard of clinical care to individuals/patients in our hospital

Selection Criteria:

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA registration – Physiotherapist
• Experience across a range of acute services; including ICU, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
• Highly developed assessment and treatment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Skills and experience working in multidisciplinary acute care hospital
• A minimum of one years’ experience

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every dayour people make a differenceto the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.

We pride ourselves on working withtalented, passionate and caringpeople to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challengestogether.

Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives.

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check and working with children check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.