Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Critical Care and Surgical Services Full-time Fixed-term

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Critical Care and Surgical Services in a full-time capacity where you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services to multiple specialist surgical cohorts including (but not limited to) ENT, plastics, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, cardiac, general and vascular surgery, as well as in an Intensive Care setting. You will provide best practice patient care, achieving operational effectiveness, developing and supporting junior staff while creating strong partnerships within and outside Monash Health with support from the Critical Care and Surgical Services Clinical Leads and senior physiotherapists.

We currently have multiple vacancies across our Grade 2 rotational program in both a permanent and fixed-term capacity (contract lengths from 6 -11 months). Rotations are yearly commencing in January therefore whilst being primarily based at one location for any fixed-term contract, you may be required to work at any of the Monash Health sites.

About Us:

Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. You will be part of a well-integrated team with an emphasis around positive culture and multidisciplinary management. This role provides opportunities for growth and development with a focus on excellent patient centred care. You will be part of the wider Monash Health Physiotherapy service, with access to all the benefits that offers: professional development, support, a well networked team with broad and specialised clinical experience. This role is well supported by the Critical Care and Surgical Services Senior team and Clinical Leads and will see you work collaboratively with a fantastic group of people who are inclusive, passionate and share a vision to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families.

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Clinical experience in the management of acute critically ill and surgical patients
• 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:

• A relevant physiotherapy qualification
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration
• Experience in the management of critically ill and surgical patients 

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 4 Advanced Critical and Surgical Service 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

Respectfully, applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Michelle Paton on 0472 860 983.

Position Description documents 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: 13 March 2025