Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in accordance with the objectives of the Hospital, this position will provide strong clinical and professional leadership to the Allied Health Team.
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The Physiotherapist works as part of a physiotherapy team and is accountable for provision of a range of Physiotherapy services for Inpatients, Outpatients, Aged Care residents and including community education programs such as chronic disease management and physiotherapy directed group classes A Grade 3 Physiotherapist is required to undertake additional duties or responsibilities to that of a Grade 2 Physiotherapists.
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These additional duties include:
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- Provide support to the Primary Care Centre Manager role.
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- Provide oversight and clinical support to Grade 1 and 2 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and Students to ensure compliance with administrative tasks, documentation standards and clinical performance.
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- Apply advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex or chronic conditions
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- Take charge of the Physiotherapy department
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- Facilitate in service educational session and contribute to skill development within the team
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Key Responsibilities:
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- To provide an effective, effective Physiotherapy service to all relevant areas across the organisation.
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- Has a two-way approach that encourages patient/resident participation leading to successful patient/resident health outcomes
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- Proficient in the use of clinical information systems and digital technologies to support service delivery and maintain accurate documentation.
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- Contribute to data collection, audits, and research activities to inform evidence based practice.
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- Work as the Head of Department to ensure needs of the organization are monitored to achieve targets.
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- Pursue opportunities for continuing professional and personal development.
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- Leadership activities are undertaken in a manner that positively supports the organization and facilitates commitment to organisational values and standards by all staff.
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- Contribute to Quality Improvement Activities.
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