Deliver best practice Physiotherapy services in the dynamic and busy Acute University Hospital Geelong.
Involve yourself in access to ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment.
Enhance your career at Victoria's leading regional health care service.
About Barwon Health Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.
Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency, and acute care.
We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites.
Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training, and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility The Acute Hospital Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas.
The Physiotherapy service is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics, and women's health.
Our dynamic team provides inpatient physiotherapy to all wards of University Hospital Geelong.
Specialties include surgical, medical, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, ICU, and the Emergency Department.
About the role Barwon Health's Physiotherapy department is looking for a number of organised, dynamic and flexible team players with clinical knowledge, skills, and experience principally to work in the Cardiorespiratory clinical area to join our weekend roster.
However, we are also keen to hear from those with Ortho or Neuro expertise, and those who can be available to work mid-week at times.
Grade 1 Physiotherapists work in a wide variety of rotations across the acute, subacute, and community settings.
Rotations are for four months and provide the clinician with the opportunity to improve their experience and skills in a broad range of clinical areas.
As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you would provide physiotherapy service delivery across a range of clinical areas, applying evidence-based, informed, patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Rotational Grade 1 Physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and undergraduate students would require your leadership, teaching, and supervisory expertise when you work with them.
Your professional supervision and development will be valued, and you will be supported to achieve your goals.
About the culture Barwon Health is a values-driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation.
The Community Health workforce is highly engaged and strongly committed to working with the community to achieve healthier lives.
You will work with a highly engaged senior leadership team to ensure delivery of efficient, integrated care, education, and research to advance health and wellbeing for all.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and identities.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
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If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at ****** with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you.
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Contact person: Yvonne Mc Neel Contact email: ****** Contact phone: (03) 4215 0826 #J-18808-Ljbffr