Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (General Medicine)

Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (General Medicine) Requisition No: 2898 Executive Division: Operations Division: Allied Health Program: AH Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Department: Allied Health Physiotherapy Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Project: Come and join our General Medicine team at Sunshine Hospital, with full-time and part-time work available until 30th June 2025 (with the possibility of further work after this date). Working in our General Medicine team, you will use your acute care, cardiorespiratory and discharge planning skills to deliver best care to a variety of General Medical patient cohorts. This position includes weekend work where you will provide Grade 2 leadership and support to casual and junior staff on our weekend physiotherapy service. There may also be the opportunity to cover our inpatient Mental Health service and other acute cardiorespiratory medical and surgical caseloads as part of this position. Our General Medicine multi-disciplinary teams provide person-centred, holistic, and collaborative care, to keep the patient and their family at the centre of goal setting and discharge planning. Working in this team you will use your problem solving and critical thinking alongside your compassion and respect to enjoy working in this fast-paced environment. The patient presentations in General Medicine include acute illness, exacerbations of chronic cardiorespiratory conditions, functional decline, and non-operative fracture management. This role will provide you with autonomy in managing a ward-based patient case load and opportunity to build strong relationships with other members of the allied health and medical teams. Learning and development are integral to the culture of our department, and we will support you to build your clinical, supervision and leadership skills. We will encourage you to participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. Physiotherapists at Western Health are also encouraged in career development and planning through the Allied Health workforce development program. You will be well supported by experienced Grade 3 General Medicine, Cardiorespiratory and Critical Care Physiotherapists dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Through this you will build your skills in managing acutely unwell and deteriorating patients and complex discharge planning. Other benefits of working with us: Five weeks of annual leave/year (pro-rata), with additional annual leave when working regular weekend shifts Opportunity to participate in continuous quality improvement projects within our general medicine physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team Generous PD allowance and annual skills incentive payment Salary Packaging and novated car leasing To be Successful in this Role, you will: Have well developed clinical skills for working with acute, cardiorespiratory and complex care patient cohorts in the hospital setting Have an interest in supervision and training physiotherapy staff and students Be willing and enthusiastic to contribute to Research and Quality activity Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West. It is a very exciting time for us, with the new Footscray Hospital due to open in 2025 and the new Melton Hospital in 2029. See why our Allied Health Staff love working at Western Health: My Why - Allied Health recruitment . Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook (@westernhealthphysio ) and Instagram (@westernhealth_physio ). Applications close at 11:59pm on 15 February 2025. About Us: Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing Work-life balance Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying. Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr