5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Ongoing or Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time – 64 – 80 hours per fortnightAvailable nowAn exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Physiotherapist to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.You are responsible for delivering safe and effective clinical care that requires a higher level of clinical decision making that is relevant to physiotherapy practice. You practice and deliver physiotherapy across the acute, subacute, outpatient, aged care, and community based settings within Portland. You support the development of clinical and leadership skills in staff placed under your responsibility and less experienced physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students.About YouPhysiotherapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and holds a current registrationPost Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice, or working towardsExtensive clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in physiotherapy.Demonstrated sound advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills and knowledge, and ability to implement indicated treatments for individuals and groups.Demonstrated excellent communication skills, written and verbalUnderstanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolioPlease click here to view Position Description for Grade 1.Please click here to view Position Description for Grade 2.About UsPortland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and PathologyA 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatmentResidential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside LodgeAn extensive range of primary and community services for the local communityPDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.Additional BenefitsSalary PackagingOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesSocial ClubFree parkingGMHBA health insurance corporate rateFlexible working conditionsEmployee Assistance programWellbeing InitiativesThe Region – Glenelg ShireAppreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.How To ApplyApplications are through PDH website and must include:A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role. Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:Police Record CheckCurrent Victorian Working with Children's' checkCurrent Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Apply NowPortland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act. Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire. To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children’s services. As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.View our current vacanciesSeniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Portland District Health by 2xGet notified about new Physiotherapist jobs in Portland, Victoria, Australia.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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