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Casual grade 2 Physiotherapists page is loadedCasual grade 2 PhysiotherapistsApply locations VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs VIC St Vincent''s Private Hospital - East Melbourne time type Casual posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: July 7, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id JR142796Job Description:Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!Grade 2 Physiotherapy Roles- Casual (East Melbourne, Fitzroy and Werribee sites)Negotiable start and finish times - flexibility to work with family/external commitmentsExcellent employee benefitsFriendly, supportive team environment in a great locationSt Vincents Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincents Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapists with recent broad experience in the acute and rehabilitation inpatient setting to join our physiotherapy team. The successful candidates will be required to cover weekday shifts on a casual basis and will have the opportunity to join the casual weekend roster if desired. Shift length and start/finish time flexibility may be negotiated to accommodate out of work commitments.This role will include management of a diverse clinical caseload across neurosciences, orthopaedics, cardiac and thoracic surgery, ICU, general surgery, general medicine, oncology and maternity (Fitzroy site).Inpatient orthopaedics, general medicine, oncology and inpatient rehabilitation.(Werribee and East Melbourne sites).The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work as part of an experienced multi-disciplinary team, to provide high quality, patient centred care. They will also have the opportunity to work across all sites depending on experience.Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):Effective management of a busy and diverse clinical caseloadPrioritisation and workload allocationCommunication with the multidisciplinary teamSafe and effective discharge planningThe successful candidate will have:Broad experience within the acute inpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settingsFor maternity, recent experience and post graduate qualifications an advantageAn ability to work independently and competently across the acute care serviceA commitment to high quality patient careWell-developed communication skills, and demonstrated experience working as part of an effective teamRecent experience in ICU is desirable but not essentialBenefits include:A supportive and friendly atmosphere, salary packaging (increase your take home pay), ongoing education support, comprehensive orientation, uniform, discounted car parking and easy access to public transport. Competitive annual salary and conditions.We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.As part of SVHAs commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative, we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now!Your application must contain a cover letter and CV to be considered.Permission to conduct a police check is required. A valid Working with Children Check is also required. All immunisation requirements must be met and completed prior to commencing employment with us.SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.For inquiries please contact:East Melbourne- Catherine Carracher AHM 9928 6613Fitzroy Lena Fiddelaers AHM 0421 419 766Werribee- Sean Park Senior Physiotherapist 9218 8275.POSITION DETAILSOUR ST VINCENTS St Vincents Health Australia (SVHA) is a non-profit health organisation founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857. We are renowned for industry leading research, education and the provision of exceptional and compassionate care. St Vincents is shaping a future health and aged care system that supports people with life-changing care, wherever and whoever they are. We care for people in our public and private hospitals, at home and in our aged care residences across NSW, QLD and Victoria.Our vision at St Vincents is that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Our 30,000 exceptional and dedicated staff together lead St Vincents to deliver three key priorities:Enhance Impact: Continuously improve our care, enhancing our positive impacts for patients, people, and our planet.Connect Care: Work together, building One St Vincents capabilities and services to create the future of connected health and aged care.Transform the System: Work with partners to shape a better and fairer health and aged care system.St Vincents welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs and provides them with opportunities to pursue their professional goals within a highly supportive and collaborative team environment.ROLE IMPACTA Grade 2 Physiotherapist at SVPHM will have a broad experience base within the hospital setting, while demonstrating an emerging interest in a specialty clinical area. This skill base will allow a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to work independently and competently across the full spectrum of acute and rehabilitation services, providing clinical support and supervision to junior staff and students as required. They will have a commitment to developing their skills and knowledge in the specialty area relevant to their role, through attaining clinical experience and participating in quality improvement and professional development activities.A Grade 2 Physiotherapist will demonstrate emerging leadership skills. This may include collaborating with and supporting senior staff and management with continual service improvement, and supervision and mentoring of junior staff and students.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESPatient/Resident CentredActively participate in key initiatives that contribute to person-centered care improvements.Take a partnership approach to care provision by embedding person centred care principles in all aspects of work.Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.Ensure consumers know their rights and responsibilities and how to provide feedback.Uphold the expected standards of service excellence.Position AccountabilitiesProvide evidence based physiotherapy intervention across the clinical streamTimely delivery of team goals and quality improvement projects, including annual delivery of a minimum of one quality improvement projectSupervision/mentoring of Grade 1 physiotherapists, and AHAs as per department policyStudent supervisionClinical liaison with the multidisciplinary team, nurse unit managers, medical team and other key stakeholdersQuality and SafetyMaintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover (if applicable).Always work within the approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior staff as appropriate.Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures.Complete annual competencies and required training.Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake work.Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner.Participate in clinical risk management, patient safety and continuous quality improvement activities as part of day-to-day work.All practices are consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, EQUiP National and relevant professional practice and ethical standards and guidelines.Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety-related policies, procedures and directions.Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually.Complete required Workplace Bullying and Harassment as required.Collaborate and communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team.Human ResourcesActs as a preceptor for new staff, students and trainees.Participates in annual performance appraisal and regular goal setting.Welcomes, assists and embraces new and junior staff to the unit.Demonstrates ongoing commitment to an Equal Opportunity Workplace.Professional DevelopmentAccountable for personal achievement of 100% competencies as per unit and organisational needs.Liaise closely with the allocated Education Consultant or Clinical Coach to implement and progress own training and development.General/CompliancePerform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHA.Comply with all SVHA policies, procedures, by laws and directions.Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHA Code of Conduct.Only access confidential information held by SVHA when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.Participate in the annual SVHA performance review process.Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.Complete other duties as requested.Current immunity status that complies with SVHA immunisation policy.Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions (if applicable).QUALIFICATIONSMUST HAVE EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTSRegistration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).National Criminal History Check.Specialist qualifications and/or experience as appropriate to the area of work.A valid working with children check.MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSMinimum two years post-graduate experienceA commitment to high quality patient careWell-developed verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience working as part of an effective teamRecent experience in an acute/sub-acute health care environmentAdditional post-graduate experience relevant to the clinical specialtyAdditional post-graduate experience in supervision/mentoringExperience training and mentoring others including studentsAbility to provide clinical practice and care consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility.Ability to plan and coordinate patient/resident/client care effectively, maintain patient/resident/client advocacy and utilise patient/resident/client management systems.IMMUNISATIONS Category ASVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You therefore must comply with the SVHA Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo certain immunisations/vaccinations (e.g., Covid-19 and flu vaccinations).Category B (non-clinical facing)SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You therefore must comply with the SVHA Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo certain immunisations/vaccinations (e.g., Covid-19 and flu vaccinations).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant gripping of objectsConstant sittingConstant standingFrequent walkingFrequent manual handling (hands-on assistance within OHS guidelines and using assistive equipment where required)Frequent pushing / pulling of objectsFrequent trunk flexion greater than 15 degreesFrequent carryingFrequent forward reachOccasional stair climbingOccasional overhead reachingOccasional crouching / squatting positionsLEADERSHIP COMMITMENTWe see and care deeply for the whole person- patient, resident, client, family, carer, and teammate. We are radically inclusive.We are kind in our thoughts, words, and actions.We act with courage, vulnerability, and authenticity.We champion equity for those most in need. We battle against inequity and harm to the community.We pursue firsts- we learn from outside and challenge whats inside to deliver our best.We lead together as One St Vincents.We are extensively useful, by rolling up our sleeves.Closing Date:6 July 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.auView Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of ConductSet up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsFounded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincents is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenheads vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.From modest beginnings, St Vincents Health Australia is today the nations largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.The St Vincents family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr