Reference Number:*****:Physiotherapist - Grade 2 - Community & Subacute Leave Reliever
Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Northern Health Physiotherapy team.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide leadership and ensurehigh level, evidence-based physiotherapy care.They willprovide leave cover atBroadmeadows Hospital and Bundoora Centre primarily, including Acute Orthopaedics/ Medical, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) program, Transitional Care Programs including GEM at Home, Early Stroke Discharge (ESD), Post Acute Care (PAC), Community Therapy Service (CTS) programs, and HARP.Occasional cover may berequiredat Craigieburn Centre, as well as in Acute and GEM at Kilmore as needed.




The clinical caseload willvary depending ondemand, andwill be a mix ofgerontology,neurological,andmusculoskeletal. The role may berequiredtoparticipatein hydrotherapy.Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staffmay also formpart of this role.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Experience managing patients within the acute and subacute setting (including home visiting)
A background which includessignificant experienceand skills ingerontological,neurologicalandmusculoskeletal physiotherapy
Proven capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Well-developed organisational and time management skills
An understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Experience in the management and education of undergraduate physiotherapy students
Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development
Applications close 13 September ****
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial advantages.
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
Access to salary packaging & EAP
Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. 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.
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📌 Physiotherapist - Grade 2 - Community & Subacute Leave Reliever (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne