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.
A great opportunity for an experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our casual team at Sandringham Hospital.
This position provides great flexibility of hours for those: returning from parental leave, working around school hours, and anyone seeking flexible working opportunities.
- Casual weekday hours
- Areas of work primarily in pelvic health, antenatal care, musculoskeletal outpatients with potential opportunity to work on the inpatient wards for a suitably qualified candidate
- Grade 2 Physiotherapist Classification (VB1-VB4)
- Sandringham Hospital Location
The Department
Alfred Health’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.
The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham. The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the fifth and latter streams based at the Sandringham site.
The Physiotherapy Service at Caulfield Hospital is organised into five functional streams, namely: Musculoskeletal, Neuro/Spinal Rehab, Health of Older Person (HOP) and Acquired Brain Injury. The Physiotherapy service includes to inpatients on site, amputee outpatients, pulmonary rehab and 'Better at Home' (inpatient bed substitution program in patients' own homes).
The Role
The Grade 2 Casual Physiotherapist is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of physiotherapy services to the designated clinical areas at the level of a developing expert. The areas of work will be primarily in pelvic health, antenatal care, and musculoskeletal outpatients with potential opportunity to work on the inpatient wards for a suitably qualified candidate.
The Physiotherapist (Casual) has an important role in contributing to the development of individuals on weekdays +/- weekends, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.
Skills/Qualifications Required
- Physiotherapists registered to practice in the state of Victoria (via AHPRA)
- Grade 2 Physiotherapist
Experience in providing care to patients in the outpatients musculoskeletal and/or pelvic health setting
Staff Benefits
- Great flexibility of hours and days for casuals - Weekday availability preferred with weekend opportunities available upon discussion
- Opportunity to work with experienced, senior clinicians for upskilling
- Friendly and supportive team
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
Please note - We may review applications and interview candidates prior to the closing date as there are multiple vacancies
Please send enquiries to Diana Leske, Physiotherapy Team Leader, 03 9076 1266
Applications close Wednesday 21st February 2024
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.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au