Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute & Complex Care
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role:
Join our team as a Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute and Complex Care on a part-time fixed-term basis (0.4 EFT / 30.4 hours per fortnight) until March 2026 based in the Physiotherapy Department at Monash Medical Centre.
In this positon you will be responsible for the provision and develpment of physiotherapy services to inpatients in the General Medicine and Special Medicine Programs as well as the Emergency Department (secondary contact services). Providing valuable clinical, education, service and quality improvement leadership across physiotherapy, allied health and the multidisciplinary care team, driving best-practice person-centred care. You will have the responsibility of supervising and suppoting Grade 1 Physiotherapists, AHAs and undergraduate students. You will be well supported by a large, dynamic and progressive team which includes Grade 4 Acute and Complex Care Stream Leader, Grade 3 Senior Clinician, Grade 2 colleagues and the site Physiotherapy Manager.
About Us:
Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. In joining us, you will be part of a well-integrated team with an emphasis on positive culture and excellent person-centred multidisciplinary care. As part of Monash Health Physiotherapy, you are an integral part of the wider allied health and ward multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical, leadership, quality improvement and research skills.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
• Clinical experience in acute and complex general medicine and/or special medicine physiotherapy
• Passion for implementation of evidence based practice
• Good clinical reasoning skills with experience in providing clinical education
• The ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
• Proactive and team player attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Mandatory requirements of the role:
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent
• Current unconditional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
In Return
You’ll be joining Victoria’s largest healthcare network and be a part of:
• An opportunity to join an inclusive and collaborative team supported by Grade 3 and Grade 4 Physiotherapists
• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
• Professional development support and mentoring
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system
For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Carla Gordon on 0429928996.
Position Description can be found here and here.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 25 April, 2025.