Physiotherapist (Grade 2) Community Rehabilitation

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.

• Ongoing
• Part Time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Grade 2 Physiotherapist (VB1-VB4)
• Community Rehabilitation Program, located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

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 multi-disciplinary team comprises Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Allied Health Assistants, a Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Consultant, Dietitians, a Clinical Psychologist and a Neuropsychologist.

Position Summary

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing Community Rehabilitation team. 
• As a Physiotherapist within the Community Rehabilitation Program, you will provide excellent client-centred rehabilitation services to clients both in their homes and at our rehabilitation centre. 
• The clinical caseload is varied creating a fantastic opportunity to develop expertise in working with a broad range of clinical diagnoses.

Key Capabilities

Essential:                     

• Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Physiotherapy.
• Recent experience in rehabilitation or aged care.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork.
• Strong theoretical knowledge base and experience in the areas of orthopaedics, neurology and gerontology. 
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to the position.

Highly desirable:

• Recent experience in community based rehabilitation.
• Experience in a Grade 2 Physiotherapy role in a public health service.

STAFF BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work with a broad range of clinical presentations.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive team with diverse clinical expertise and knowledge.
• Regular clinical and operational supervision.
• Access to a range of professional development activities through both Community Rehabilitation Program and the Physiotherapy Department.
• Focus on employee wellbeing with access to formal employee support programs.
• Access to salary packaging.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking.

Enquiries: David Harrower (Operations Lead) on 0419 770 237

Applications close at 11pm on Monday 6th May 2024.

Please note that we may interview and appoint before the closing date, so don't delay!

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