Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.
- Grade 2 Physiotherapist VB1-VB4
- Community Rehabilitation Program, based at Caulfield Hospital
- Part-time position - 44 hours per fortnight
- Available from March 2021 for 12 months linked to Maternity Leave
The Department
The Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program, situated at Caulfield Hospital, comprises Home Based, Centre Based, and Falls Clinic services. The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive client-centred rehabilitation service that is responsive to the needs of the community. Eligible clients are assisted by the interdisciplinary team to achieve their goals following an illness or injury. The community rehabilitation team comprises Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants, a Community Health Nurse, sessional Medical specialists, Dietitians, a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Community Rehabilitation team. As a Physiotherapist within the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will provide excellent client-centred rehabilitation services to target the needs of the community. The clinical caseload is varied, including neurological, orthopaedic, cardiac, spinal and functional decline diagnoses.
Capabilities for this position:
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and continuous improvement focus
- Patient / customer focus
- Communicating effectively
- Negotiation and conflict management
Experience
- Minimum three years of clinical experience
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position
Benefits
You will be part of a team that has a primary focus in improving the health and well-being of patients.
We provide opportunities for professional development and supervision.
Other benefits include:
- Salary packaging
- Discount health insurance
- Child Care
Enquiries: Megan White, Team Leader on 0409 436 379 or m.white@cgmc.org.au
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au