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PHYSIOTHERAPIST - Grade 2

• Chronic Pain Clinic
• Full-time with ADO (part time applicants will be considered)
• ANSZCO code 252511
• Salary range $86,730 - $99,699pa or pro rata if part time

About GV Health

GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites.

To meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community we have completed Phase 1 of our redevelopment project which includes a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expanded theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.

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Our Region

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Community Connector Program: We offer 1:1 relocation consultant support for new employees to assist with finding housing, childcare/education (if applicable), partner employment (if applicable), social groups & integration into our community to assist in the transition to Shepparton, regional Victoria. Click the link for more information: Community Connector Program

About the department

The chronic Pain Clinic is a continuously developing service for the region with a focus on the assessment, care planning and management of people experiencing chronic pain. Team members include a medical specialist, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, dietitian, allied health assistant, enrolled nurse and Clinical Nurse Coordinator.

About the role

To perform this role you will have broad based clinical experience in the area of assessment and management of people experiencing complex health issues and chronic pain as well as a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of chronic pain service delivery across the health sector. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and a well developed understanding of an evidence based approach to person-centred care, will be well suited to the role.

We are looking for:

• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.
• Approved tertiary qualification and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Physiotherapist.
• Broad knowledge of Physiotherapy management and the clinical evidence for those with musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, chronic conditions, and acute and chronic pain management
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of current Physiotherapy practice for management of patients with chronic/complex conditions and adaptation of exercise for people with a disability.
• An ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in developing & delivering group therapy and education programs.
• Proven organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy and the ability to produce well written reports.

Our offer to you:

• FREE Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships

• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance

• Paid parental leave

• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals

• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones

• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discount

• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition programme

Applications close: 17 October 2023

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for this role and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated).

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.