Position Details

Reference Number 45127
Position Title Physiotherapist (Grade 2) General Medicine/Gerontology
Employment Type Full Time Ongoing
Entity Monash Health
Department Physiotherapy
Location Various Facilities
Position Summary

• Management of older patentis across the continuum of care
• Acute and rehabilitation skills
• Leadership opportunities

Outstanding opportunity within Monash Health Physiotherapy.

• Utilise your in-patient Physiotherapy experience in this exciting Grade 2 role
• Join an inclusive and collaborative team | Be supported by Grade 3 and 4 Physiotherapists
• Full time, permanent position

About Monash Health

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service. We are proud to provide healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire life-span from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 18,000 employees work at over 40 care locations across south eastern Melbourne, including Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children’s Hospital, Moorabbin Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Casey Hospital, Kingston Centre, Cranbourne Centre, and an extensive network of rehabilitation, aged care, community health and mental health facilities.

About Us

Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. The team includes approximately 200 Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants providing services across 5 Acute and Sub Acute Hospitals. As a valuable member of a wider team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your Clinical and Leadership skills.

About the Role

This full time, permanent position is based at Dandenong Hospital but may be required to work across all sites. This exciting position offers a varied caseload with flexibility to utilise general medical and gerontology skills across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for the provision of care to older patients and may include working in both acute and rehabilitation services. The successful applicant will provide positive leadership to support the multi-disciplinary team and the broader Monash Health Physiotherapy team. This position is a fantastic opportunity for new or experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapists and you will be supported by a large, progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy department.

About You

You have broad ranging, recent clinical experience with patients across the continuum of care, and a passion for the older patient and General Medicine/Gerontology. You will have advanced clinical reasoning skills with some experience in providing clinical education preferred. Some weekend work will be expected. You will have access to resources to support you in this position, enabling you to further advance your leadership and clinical skills whilst delivering a high standard of patient care.

What you need:

• Current AHPRA registration and proven clinical experience;
• Relevant working visa; and
• Relevant qualifications.

Monash Health offers:

• A supportive learning environment
• Working with a collaborative and supportive team;
• Mentorship and career guidance;
• Educational support to further your clinical skills and expand your knowledge base; and
• Support to attend conferences and courses.

In addition, as an employee of the largest public health organisation in Victoria, you will receive benefits such as Salary Packaging, access to onsite staff discounted car parking and gym, uniform and Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply

Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles.

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include:

• reference checks;
• a clear Police Check conducted within the last three months;
• a current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same);and
• proof of immunisation.

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.

Please note this is an internal applicants only recruitment process and applications will only be accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System – e-mail applications will not be considered.

Existing Monash Health employees should apply using their Monash Health employee account. Please call Recruitment Services on 9265 2776 for assistance.
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