Warragul, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Contract/Temp
Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time – up to 80 hours per fortnight
January 2025 until January 2026 (parental leave backfill)
Treat & prevent disease & disability, support child development & improve quality of life... these are just some of the benefits of being a Physiotherapist!
No two days are the same as a Physiotherapist, which can be incredibly challenging and rewarding.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we have a team of dynamic and supportive Grade 1, 2 and 3 Physiotherapists to assist you with career development, help you through the challenges and most importantly, to provide high quality care to our community.
Physiotherapists at West Gippsland Healthcare Group work in acute, subacute, community rehab, outpatients and aged care across a 7 day a week service.
Demonstrate your expertise in assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic health conditions in the areas of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory disorders.
Physiotherapists with outpatient musculoskeletal experience are particularly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a high level of organisational and decision-making skills.
In addition, the preferred candidate will have:
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
The ability to apply a high level of clinical knowledge and skills in physiotherapy practice.
The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
The ability to provide support and supervision to junior staff, assistants and students.
A current Victorian Driver's Licence.
We have a fixed term full time or part time position available, offering you the chance to progress your career in healthcare.
Staff perks include, but are not limited to:
Flexible working arrangements Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free parking 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
Did you know that our Warragul hospital is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Pakenham, with a stress-free commute along the freeway?
What's more, the Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest-growing Local Government Areas in the country.
While our hospital may be ageing, our most precious asset is not the building but the exceptional quality of care delivered by our remarkable staff.
Joining us means becoming part of a team that's more than just colleagues; we're a friendly and welcoming family.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we believe in caring for our community because we are the community.
At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team.
We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability.
Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application.
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (whichever is applicable for this role) 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 .
Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and are to 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, on 03 5623 0640.
Applications close on Sunday 17th November 2024.
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