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.

• Permanent position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + flexible monthly ADO)
• Physiotherapy Grade 2 Year 1-4 (VB1-VB4)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave & salary packaging

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

The Role

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. The successful candidate will have access to a range of professional development activities.

Qualifications Required

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Eligible for membership of the APA
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence (unrestricted)

Key capabilities

• 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

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible heath insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through Prosport Health and Fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Service

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact David Harrower (Acting Manager) on 0419 770 237.

Applications close 11pm AEDT, Sunday 12th January 2025.

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 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