Grade 4 Physiotherapist

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.

• Fixed Term Part Time (0.8 EFT / 64 Hours) - Ending October 2025
• Physiotherapy Grade 4 (VB24 - VB27)
• Located across Alfred Health (Alfred and Caulfield Hospitals)
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

About the team

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 Department is managed by a Physiotherapy Manager and Deputy Physiotherapy Manager, while a Physiotherapy Operations Lead provides operational support to the manager team, and broader department.

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 stream 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.

About the role

The Grade 4 Physiotherapist – Quality Improvement, is a key member of the Physiotherapy senior leadership team.

The Grade 4 Physiotherapist – Quality Improvement actively contributes to the ongoing development of the Physiotherapy department and its staff, through its role in planning and executing quality improvement initiatives. The role works in close collaboration with the Physiotherapy Manager, Deputy Manager, and Operations Lead to determine priority departmental projects, and their role in developing, supporting and/or completing them. A key initiative for this role within the 12 month position will be to facilitate a review of the Physiotherapy Department structure, in close collaboration with Physiotherapy Managers, Allied Health Director(s) and other key stakeholders - a series of recommendations will be a key deliverable of this work.

This role is also responsible for the co-ordination and oversight of quality improvement activities across the Physiotherapy department by:

• Providing expert guidance and knowledge on quality improvement methodology and processes
• Supporting staff to gain competence and confidence in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Directly supporting staff with project completion
• Ensuring consistent recording and documentation of projects is conducted 

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Physiotherapist registered to practice in the state of Victoria (AHPRA)

Desirable:

• At least 10 years’ experience working as a Physiotherapist in relevant leadership and/or project roles
• Post-graduate qualification in relevant field, or working towards
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in project management, quality improvement and/or research activities
• Demonstrated people or operational leadership skills

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Any queries please contact Ranjana Steward, Deputy Physiotherapy Manager, [email protected] or 0429141898

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Sunday 29th 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