Location: Armadale
Unit/Division: Armadale Health Service - Physiotherapy
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Casual
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed term and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
We currently have 1 full-time position available.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/02/2025.
This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave.
Position Profile: Senior Physiotherapist plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of acute orthopaedics using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Area Profile: Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a general hospital focused on providing a range of high-quality health care services in the community. The hospital, which is part of the Armadale Kalamunda Group, is equipped with an Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality general medical and surgery services, rehabilitation, maternity, paediatric and neonatal, mental health, renal medicine and dialysis services and ambulatory care.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements.Flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location based allowances.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Elaine (Ellie) Newman on 08 9391 2315.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Job Description Key Responsibilities: As part of a multidisciplinary team, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of acute orthopaedics using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supervises Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance to the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and EMHS policies and guidelines.
Selection Criteria: Essential Selection Criteria: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and eligible for registration by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.Demonstrated relevant clinical experience, with advanced knowledge and skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation within the Physiotherapy specialty area of acute orthopaedics, spinal, trauma and other related musculoskeletal specialties.Demonstrated ability to analyse, plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate Physiotherapy services within a defined area of practice.Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement principles and practices.Demonstrated interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team setting.Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.Desirable Selection Criteria: Completion or progress toward a relevant postgraduate qualification.Participation in research. #J-18808-Ljbffr