Physiotherapist - Heart Failure Virtual Ward and Rehabilitation

Job Description

Career Opportunities: Physiotherapist - Heart Failure Virtual Ward and Rehabilitation (47582) Requisition ID: 47582 - Posted: Fixed Term Period (I) - Fixed Term Full Time (FT) Reference Number: 47582: Physiotherapist - Heart Failure Virtual Ward and RehabilitationEmployment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be! Grade 2 Physiotherapist – Heart Failure Virtual Ward and Rehabilitation Fixed term, Full Time; 80 hours/fortnight until Feb 2026 - Maternity leave backfill The Role: An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Grade 2 Physiotherapist with a commitment to quality, patient-centered care and sound clinical skills to join Northern Health. Northern Health Allied Health is a well-established team with a strong focus on quality improvement activities, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide leadership and ensure high-level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to patients managed in the Heart Failure Virtual Ward and Heart Failure Rehabilitation across Northern Health. This program aims to transition heart failure patients from an inpatient admission to ‘hospital in the home’ under the care and monitoring of the Heart Failure team. The aim of the program is to reduce the length of inpatient stay and reduce readmissions within 30 days, whilst delivering best practice care. To be successful in this role you will have: A background which includes significant clinical experience including general medical and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy. An appreciation of physiotherapy services in an organisational context and as a senior staff member, the ability to take responsibility for leading and managing resources to meet the requirements of Northern Health. Experience and/or interest in clinical education and staff supervision. Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development. Commitment to health promotion and health independence. Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rachel Ellis, Clinical Leader on 0407 639 912. Applications close 30 January 2025. Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes: Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space State of the art facilities and campus partnerships A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’ Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library For a glimpse of life at Northern Health, click here. Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza. #J-18808-Ljbffr