Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical) Full time Position Overview The Grade 3 Outpatients Physiotherapist is a clinical expert in musculoskeletal or gerontology physiotherapy in the outpatient setting, demonstrating high levels of specialist knowledge and superior consolidated skills.
They are responsible for the provision, co-ordination, and development of Physiotherapy Outpatient services at Bass Coast Health across both Wonthaggi and Cowes sites.
They will contribute to the organisation and/or ongoing development (depending on the applicant's area of clinical expertise) of the physiotherapy groups run to ensure they remain current with the evidence.
Falls prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, and joint rehabilitation are the groups currently run to address chronic disease.
They also have experience acting on expert advisory committees.
The Grade 3 Physiotherapist is responsible for clinical leadership in the areas of quality, risk management, education, and research.
They are responsible for the supervision and professional development of the outpatient physiotherapy team including (but not limited to) Grade 2 physiotherapists, Grade 1 rotating physiotherapists, and AHA staff.
They have effective skills to manage people, performance, and systems, as well as initiate connections and develop relationships with external agencies.
They have high level investigative skills and lead quality and research innovations for service improvement and development in line with Bass Coast Health's strategic plan.
They may be required to deputise for the Physiotherapy Team Leader.
They understand wider organisational and public health influences on the public hospital service.
Key Responsibilities Working in an outpatient physiotherapy setting in area of expertise Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills (including conflict resolution and negotiation) Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team Demonstrated ability to teach staff at all levels and across services, as well as members of the wider community Demonstrated leadership skills Demonstrated skills in innovation, service development, and evaluation High level organisational skills Dynamic and innovative problem-solving skills Requirements Valid Police Check Working with Children Check Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing what you can bring to this role and explaining why you are interested in joining our team.
Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the major public healthcare provider within the Bass Coast Shire in South Gippsland.
It is an integrated health service providing a range of acute, sub-acute, ancillary medical, aged and ambulatory care services.
BCH is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is equipped to offer a broad range of specialist medical, surgical and obstetric services including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gynaecology, paediatrics, urology and rehabilitation.
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