Central Gippsland Health Service – Sale VICAre you an enthusiastic New Graduate or soon-to-be graduate Physiotherapist looking to launch your career? Central Gippsland Health (CGH) welcomes you to become part of our dynamic Allied Health team in the picturesque City of Sale in a fixed-term full-time position.About Central Gippsland HealthCentral Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.About DepartmentThe CGH Allied Health Department is made up of about 60 professionals in Physiotherapy/Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry and Social Work. Last year we provided therapy to over 6,500 clients in community and outpatients and receive an average of 500 referrals across Allied Health disciplines per month.About the RoleWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated New Graduate or Pending New Graduate Physiotherapist to join our team at Central Gippsland Health (CGH). This position offers the opportunity to obtain experience across a broad spectrum of Public Health services, offering a mixed caseload across hospital, community, outpatients and aged care settings in a thriving rural health setting. There are opportunities to expand into specialty areas such as Paediatrics, Hand Therapy and Women's Health supported by experienced specialist physiotherapists within the team.You will work in a rotating caseload as part of a large team (23 staff) comprising of Grade 1 therapist x 3, Grade 2 therapist x 5, A Grade 3 therapist, Exercise Physiologists x 4, Allied Health Assistants x 9 and a Department Head. Within the Physiotherapy department, we offer over 20 community-based rehabilitation groups in addition to our acute and outpatient service. Acute caseload includes working over Critical Care Unit and Short Stay, Emergency Department, Medical and Surgical wards and Women's Health and Paediatrics. Community caseload covers both group and individual-based rehabilitation, outreach at Loch Sport, Maffra and Rosedale and home-based therapy. CGH offers acute orthopaedics with both total hip and knee replacements happening on site. CGH services four aged care sites in the area.DutiesManaging a clinical caseload alongside your peers.Assist in the development of the team by participating in internal in-services and quality projects.Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree in Physiotherapy.Current AHPRA registration.Pay dependent on experience.BenefitsSalary packaging.Employee Assistance Program.Social Club.Culture of continuous improvement.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description.To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8*** or ****** questions regarding the position, contact Jenny McGuinness at 03 5143 8*** or ****** appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
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