Physiotherapist, Grade 2

PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE 2

Physiotherapy

Permanent Part Time, up to 16 hours per fortnight

Allied Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement, Physiotherapist Grade 2 (VB1 – $45.66 p/h, excludes allowances)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to provide skilled services to NDIS participants and those seeking new or additional NDIS supports at West Gippsland Healthcare Group. The Physiotherapist will provide a high standard of clinical input to the multidisciplinary treatment team when supporting NDIS participants with complex discharge planning.

This position will service WGHG organisation wide, and will be primarily based at the hospital site across the acute wards, subacute and community rehabilitation.

The position requires approved training, experience and expertise in hospital based physiotherapy including highly skilled interventions with patients, their families, carers and external NDIS providers. The position requires a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team. The Physiotherapist accepts responsibility for, and maintains commitment to, personal and professional development. This position will be heavily NDIS focused with scope to also work across all areas with non-NDIS patients when required.

This is a part time position of 8 hours per week, hours will be negotiated with the successful applicant.  We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and free car parking.

Our preferred candidate will have:   

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
• Knowledge of disability services and the NDIS framework
• A thorough understanding and respect for confidentiality requirements.

The following experience/knowledge would be considered advantageous:

• Experience in a hospital or acute setting.
• Experience in working with people with disability, end of life care and chronic disease.
• Knowledge of privacy legislation and document control.
• Knowledge of issues relevant to regional/rural areas.

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV, response to the key selection criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and a covering letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact  Elaine Coetzee, Physiotherapy Manager, 03 5623 0640 or elaine.coetzee@wghg.com.au.