Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
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Location:
Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown Hospital
Employment Type:
Casual
Salary:
Physio Grade 2 + Superannuationn + Salary Packaging
About therole:
We are seeking enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our acute inpatient team in a Grade 2 Casual capacity to work weekdays.
There may also be opportunities for weekendwork.
Working with us, you will use your acute physiotherapy skills and discharge planningexpertiseto deliver Best Care to a variety of acute and complex client cohorts, including the clinical areas of Cardiorespiratory, Neurological, General Medicine, Aged Care.You will use your experience in management of acute respiratory patients and clinically deteriorating patients both in the delivery of patient care on weekends and to support junior staff on site.
Our inpatient teams have a strong focus on patient-centred and holistic care combined with evidence-based practice to achieve excellent patient outcomes.
A comprehensive orientation will be provided to the role.
You will have access to training and development resources as well as access to our Physiotherapy and Allied Health professional development program.
With the New Footscray Hospitalrecently opened in February ****,you will have access tohigh qualityfacilities that support and promote innovative health care delivery;an exciting time to join the Western Health Physiotherapy team.
Come and join our innovative,supportiveand friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to improve the lives of our community in the West.
Find out more about our team by following us on Facebook @westernhealthphysio.
Keyresponsibilities:
Independently triage weekday/weekendlist and prioritise appropriately based on clinical need and demand
Provide safe and evidence based clinical assessment and management of Cardiorespiratory patients
Work autonomously while ensuring key collaboration with Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
Be available to work a minimum of 1 shift per month
Aboutyou:




Have well developed clinical skills for working with acute,cardiorespiratoryand complex care patient cohorts in the hospital setting
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
Demonstrate excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies.
Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse andvulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Healthoperatesfour acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's),FootscrayHospital,WilliamstownHospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital.
We alsooperateSunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre,



Caroline Springs Community HealthCentreand Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.Western Health alsoprovidesthe primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis FrostCentre,a women's prisonlocatedin Ravenhall.
Whyjoinus?
Compensation andbenefits
Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
Health andwellbeingprograms, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning anddevelopmentopportunities
Accessthe Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) forpersonalisedlearning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.
Communityimpact andinclusion
Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisationalculture andenvironment
Thrive in a collaborative,compassionateand innovative team setting.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready tomake an impact?
Closingdate:
11:59pm on 24 August ****.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact:
Julia Lynch
Physiotherapy Clinical Operation Lead
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Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people secure.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.
Applications close Monday 24 August **** at *****pm
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📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne