Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (Rotational)

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.

Unique opportunity for a Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (rotating) at Alfred Health. 

• Permanent position
• Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight including ADO
• Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (VA3-VB4): $69,206.80 - $101,691.20 per annum + Superannuation
• Alfred Hospital/ Sandringham Hospital/Caulfield Hospital rotational position 
• Great staff benefits

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 provides acute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: intensive care, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics, trauma, burns, lung transplantation, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary rehabilitation, neurology and neurosurgery, infectious diseases, haematology/oncology, general medicine, haemophilia and emergency. 

The Physiotherapy service at Caulfield Hospital provides an extensive range of inpatient and ambulatory services in the areas of rehabilitation, aged care and residential care services. The Physiotherapy Service provides subacute clinical services and expertise in the following areas: neurology, non-traumatic spinal cord injury, orthopaedics, amputees, burns, complex regional pain, cardiac rehabilitation, aged care, transitional care and aged psychiatry. The physiotherapy department is organised into functional streams: Neurological Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Health of Older Persons (HOP) and ABI. 

The Position Summary

The Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (rotating) will be involved in rotations across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospital sites.  This position is one of >30 Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapy (rotating) positions of which are located at The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham. One rotation is based in Sale Hospital, within the Central Gippsland Health Service. Another position includes the opportunity for a rotation in Alice Springs Hospital (Northern Territory Health) via an EOI process. The position will rotate across all clinical areas serviced by the Alfred Health Physiotherapy Service and will also be involved in the provision of an after-hours, weekend and public holiday service. The Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (rotating) will work closely with the relevant Grade 2, 3 or 4 physiotherapists to ensure the provision of best practice patient care and the achievement of maximal operational effectiveness. The Grade 1 or 2 Physiotherapist (rotating) will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the physiotherapy service by taking on an identified portfolio. The portfolio may be clinical, operational, research or quality improvement in nature.  

Skills/Qualifications Required 

• Current and unrestricted registration with the relevant professional board of Australia  
• Responsible for the delivery of physiotherapy services to the designated units in consultation with a senior physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage a caseload
• Demonstrated initiative in a clinical setting

Staff Benefits  

• Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing 
• Discounted Health Insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) 
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital) 
• Close to shops and public transport

For further information or to discuss the role further, please contact Liz Batchelor, Physiotherapy Manager on 0428 648 110

Applications close at 11 pm Monday, 23rd September 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