Grade 2 Physiotherapist: Emergency Services and Vestibular Clinic - Melbourne, Australia - Northern Health Authority

Description

Reference Number: 44088: Grade 2 Physiotherapist: Emergency Services and Vestibular Clinic
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
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 community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth 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

The Role:

• Grade 2 Physiotherapist: Emergency Services and Vestibular Clinic
• Permanent Part Time 32 hours / fortnight (including Saturday) - Candiates who want to cover part of EFT are welcome to apply

Please specify which component of the role you are applying for; all of the 32 hours, the vestibular component or the Saturday component.

This exciting and dynamic position plays a leading role in the delivery of care to patients in the Emergency Department (including Short Stay Unit, and Emergency Observation Unit) combined with Vestibular clinic based at The Northern Hospital Epping. The physiotherapist will enjoy a fast-paced and collaborative experience working in the busiest Emergency Department in Victoria. They will be supported by an engaged allied health leadership team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in physiotherapy assessment and management of a broad variety of conditions managed in Emergency Services and the acute medical setting including musculoskeletal, neurological and vestibular conditions.
• Ability to assess complex patient presentations including those in the Emergency department and facilitate safe discharge including referral to community-based programs
• Ability to assess and treat patients presenting with vestibular conditions and facilitate safe discharge including referral to community-based programs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Proven capacity to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

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 detailed role information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located within the Position Description below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Maivili Selvarajah, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader on or

Rachel Ellis, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader on

Applications close 13 May 2024.

Why work at the 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

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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 and Covid-19.