Women's Health Physiotherapist

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Heidelberg is seeking a Casual Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Women’s Health team. You will provide clinical physiotherapy care to the acute wards and outpatients, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered services.

The role requires a degree in Physiotherapy, current AHPRA registration, and post-graduate qualifications in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. A compassionate, flexible approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated patient-centred care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provides physiotherapy service to acute wards and outpatients at Mercy Hospital for Women.
• Contributes to a high standard of patient care within the Women's Health stream.

Skills

Clinical skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Post-graduate qualification in Women’s Health Physiotherapy

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg

Contact: Angela Ravi, Acting Manager Physiotherapy, [e-mail]

About Mercy

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

Opportunity Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic physiotherapy team and provide clinical care in the Women's Health stream at the Mercy Hospital for Women. This position is an integral member of the physiotherapy team ensuring the delivery of high quality, person-centred and effective patient care. Casual Grade 2 Physiotherapist. Provides physiotherapy service to the acute wards and outpatients of the Mercy Hospital for Women. Is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams of the hospital and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible services to consumers whilst upholding a high level of professionalism and practicing within the core values of Mercy Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides physiotherapy service to the acute wards and outpatients of the Mercy Hospital for Women.
• Is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams of the hospital and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible services to consumers whilst upholding a high level of professionalism and practicing within the core values of Mercy Health.

What you’re looking for

• You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart.
• You are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• A recognised Degree in Physiotherapy and current, full physiotherapy registration with AHPRA.
• Previous experience in Women's Health Physiotherapy.
• Post-graduate qualifications in the area of Women's Health Physiotherapy.

Requirements

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Diversity & Inclusion

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centred health services and aged care services. If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the opportunity to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.