Date: 24 Sep 2024
Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
Company: Goulburn Valley Health
Reference Number: 1118
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Hours per Fortnight: 40 Location: Graham Street, Shepparton
Closing date: 22/10/2024
For a confidential conversation please contact: Hilary Sellars on 03 5832 3762
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
About the role:
Are you a Physiotherapist with a passion for working with children and families?
Would you like to work with a team of committed, enthusiastic and highly experienced paediatric health professionals within a specialist sub-acute service?
An opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist in the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Goulburn Valley (VPRS-GV). VPRS-GV is a specialist assessment and treatment service for children and adolescents who, as a result of injury, illness or functional impairment, will benefit from a developmentally appropriate, time-limited, goal-focused, multidisciplinary rehabilitation program.
The physiotherapist will work as part of the multidisciplinary VPRS team in providing high quality physiotherapy services to clients of VPRS-GV. Applicants should have a strong understanding of paediatric physiotherapy practice in sub-acute and community settings, and be able to demonstrate the ability to provide a family centred service within a rural health setting. The position is suitable for an experienced grade 2 physiotherapist, however, grade 1 clinicians with a minimum of 2 years' experience are encouraged to submit an expression of interest.
The successful applicant will have:
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Physiotherapy Board of Australia
Demonstrated specialist expertise and skills in management of children and adolescents with acquired brain injury, musculoskeletal issues and dysfunction and congenital or developmental based conditions with functional impairment
Demonstrated knowledge of paediatric rehabilitation principles and the importance of providing a Family Centred service
Current driver's license
If you are seeking full time employment, the role may be able to be combined with other vacancies, please contact the Regional Coordinator to discuss.
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
Why work at GV Health?
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
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