Full time or Part Time, Permanent & Fixed Term Parental Leave Location - All Sites as required, but predominantly at Austin site Grade 2 Early Rehab Neuro Physiotherapist Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the department
The Physiotherapy Department is committed to promoting the highest levels of physiotherapy for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person centred evidence-based practice.
The Department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health, across all Service areas. The department provides care across the continuum from the Emergency Department through bed based services and ongoing ambulatory care.
About the role
Grade 2 in ER stream
Areas for Grade 2 work will include , Neurology/ Neurosurgery / Acute Stroke (Acute Neurosciences) acute amputee and general acute rehab. You will work closely with the Grade 4 on Neurosciences and assist with student supervision. You will supervise grade 1’s and AHA’s within the ER stream. Assist the seniors in ER to develop and deliver an early rehab service across the acute hospital. You will have regular supervision by a senior PT in the stream as per our Austin supervision guidelines.
A regular day will see you:
Appropriately assess and treat patients in the designated work area and others as directed. Liaise appropriately with patient's family, caregivers and/or relevant others to promote patient care. Appropriately document patient management. Provide relevant information when patients are transferred or referred for weekend treatment. About you
A qualified physiotherapist, registered for practice in Australia by the position starting date. A minimum of 2-3 years Grade 1 experience Ability to provide physiotherapy treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions. Capacity to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Capacity to work independently. Be available for weekend work as required. Possess a current drivers licence. Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
$11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Mentoring and career development opportunities Inclusion at Austin
We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.
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