Physiotherapist - Paediatric Rehabilitation 1 1

Job Description

Physiotherapist - Paediatric Rehabilitation 1 1 Job posted: 21/01/2025 Organisation: The Royal Children's Hospital Occupation: Medical and Nursing Reference: 12800 The Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the paediatric Rehabilitation Team for a full-time position for a fixed term (12 months, parental leave replacement). Part-time applications will be considered. The Grade 2 physiotherapist will provide physiotherapy services to children and adolescents as part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation service at Royal Children’s Hospital. The role sits within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS), which is a state-wide specialist service that caters for the complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents and is aimed at functional maximisation. The VPRS at The Royal Children’s Hospital has rehabilitation beds located in the main hospital, and a large community-based service. The caseload is varied and includes goal-based interventions for children following acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic surgery, multi-trauma, spasticity management in cerebral palsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other complex medical conditions. To be successful in this role you will have: A physiotherapy degree qualification from an accredited course/university Current registration with AHPRA Satisfy the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice Guidelines Uphold the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct Clinical experience in the rehabilitation management of children and/or adolescents To view the position description please click here . For further information please contact: Erin Mulling, Senior Physiotherapist on 93459300 Neil Wimalasundera, Director of Paediatric Rehabilitation on 93455210 Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply ” button. #J-18808-Ljbffr