Physiotherapist - Special Education, Paid School HolidaysJob posted: 05/12/2024
Ballarat Specialist School provides an inclusive and rigorous learning program that challenges and engages students to grow as passionate learners. The school's teaching and learning programs are underpinned by the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework and The Victorian Pathways Certificate. A comprehensive curriculum, with a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, is embedded into curriculum maps for each of the mini-schools within the school.
Selection CriteriaDemonstrated knowledge, ability and experience in the provision of physiotherapy services, in the area of pediatrics and developmental disorders.Demonstrated ability to provide a range of assessments, program planning and implementation of intervention.Demonstrated ability to evaluate programs and your professional performance and provide evidence of outcomes.Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively with children, parents and carers, teachers and assistants, therapists and other professionals and agencies.Demonstrated ability to work independently, to accept supervision as required, and an ability to seek support and implement recommendations.Demonstrated experience and willingness to engage in professional development activities, especially related to the range of impairments, intervention and evidenced based practice required to provide a quality service.Demonstration of high quality verbal and written communication skills.RoleUnder supervision, and in association with the Integrated Services Team, provide assessment, treatment and consultative services to students at BSS. The role of the physiotherapist working in schools is to assist the child towards maximum access to, and participation in, all aspects of the school curriculum.
ResponsibilitiesIndependently, with clinical supervision support, provide high quality standard physiotherapy services (assessment, treatment and consultation).Provide physiotherapy services within defined organisational policies and procedures.Prioritise students' physiotherapy support needs and independently organise caseloads, time tables and planning.Provide evidence and documentation of all physiotherapy support services provided.Respond to and communicate about referrals from parents, teachers and others appropriately and timely.Work collaboratively with classroom and specialist staff in developing and implementing programs within the classrooms.Follow processes required for the prescription, training, ongoing and safe use of equipment as required by/for students.Monitor and evaluate the use and maintenance of specialised equipment.Attend meetings and contribute in reviewing and celebrating learning.Provide professional reports requiring in-depth factual analysis.Train and support allied health assistants and other staff as required.Participate in performance reviews.Promote awareness of issues relating to physiotherapy across the school.Demonstrate strong commitment to ongoing professional development.Who May ApplyIndividuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
Child Safe StandardsVictorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students.
Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
Eligibility for membership of APA.
Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Working with Children's check.
Preparing Your Application:Your application should persuade us that you are the best person for this position. It does not need to be long but should help us to decide if you would fit easily into our school philosophy and learning and teaching team.
Conditions of EmploymentAll staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. #J-18808-Ljbffr