Physiotherapist -High Acuity/Cardio-respiratory

• Permanent Full-time (80hrs/fortnight with monthly ADO)


• $83,361.20 - $95,825.60 p.a. (pro rata for part time/dependent on experience)


• Generous salary packaging options + super

About the role

This unique opportunity will responsible for the clinical management of the acute cardiorespiratory, high acuity patients including ICU. On a daily basis, as the right person for this role, you will be expected to apply your commitment to the Eastern Health value of Patients First through your skilled Grade 2 management of this caseload; through your support of the Physiotherapy service across Eastern Health to dynamically respond to workload demands; through your support and development of Grade 1 Physiotherapists, AHA’s and undergraduate students to develop clinical skills within the area of acute cardiorespiratory physiotherapy and specialty medicine.

You will be a dynamic, enthusiastic team player within the multi-disciplinary team and Eastern Health Physiotherapy, actively seeking to collaborate with others to improve outcomes & experiences for your patients. You will actively seek to support and partner with relevant service improvement and research being undertaken by Grade 3 and Grade 4 Clinical Lead within Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy. As the successful applicant, you will be robustly supported in your ongoing development through regular supervision with our Grade 3 Cardiorespiratory/ICU Physiotherapists and working with your acute and cardiorespiratory team mates locally and across our network via the Cardiorespiratory Clinical Leadership Committee, led by our Grade 4 Physiotherapy Clinical Lead – Cardiorespiratory. 

About You

• To be successful in this role you should possess:

Essential

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy


• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia


• Eligibility for practising membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association


• Advanced clinical skills in managing a complex caseload and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach


• Broad clinical experience encompassing diverse patient presentation.


• Previous clinical experience working in cardiorespiratory and high acuity physiotherapy.


• High-level communication skills, both written and oral.


• Demonstrated capacity to work/show leadership in a multidisciplinary team.


• Experience in supervision of staff and/or students.


• Demonstrated ability to introduce the innovative practice.


• Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.


• Demonstrated understanding of professional codes of conduct.

Desirable

• Participation in work practice coordination and review


• Experience in conflict resolution


• Working towards post graduate qualification would be highly regarded.


• Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association with current involvement in relevant special interest groups

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities


• Friendly & supportive team


• Flexible working hours


• Salary packaging options


• Career progression in our teaching hospitals


• Applications will be screened upon receipt

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury


• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.


• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.


• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**