Senior Physiotherapist Position
The role of Senior Physiotherapist is to provide senior clinical physiotherapy services to clients/patients, working alongside the multi-disciplinary team. This involves ensuring practice is in accordance with Australian Physiotherapy Association Code of Conduct and SJGHC policies and guidelines.
This position requires a depth of experience and the ability to work independently. The Senior Physiotherapist is expected to initiate and participate in teaching, training, research and quality activities, supervise students and mentor junior caregivers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality evidence-based senior Physiotherapy services to patients/clients within the clinical specialty area/s including hydrotherapy where applicable.
* Provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation at a senior practice level for complex and general caseloads.
* Establish and maintain direct working relationships with colleagues and internal/external customers.
* Use Evidence-Based Patient treatment outcome measures and patient feedback - satisfaction measures and quality assurance activities.
* Prioritize and delegate duties of Physiotherapy caseloads for self and supervised staff.
* Participate in evidence-based clinical research activities, where applicable.
* Active participation in the multidisciplinary team, including clinical meetings.
* Document patient/client information in accordance with departmental and professional clinical guidelines.
* Maintain statistical data in accordance with departmental and professional clinical guidelines.
* Attend staff meetings and present at professional development sessions as required.
* Liaise with other staff and educate them about patient care.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, their families, staff, and external health professionals and agencies to ensure quality patient management.
Requirements:
* Hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
* Demonstrated senior clinical experience and leadership in clinical practice as a physiotherapist within a healthcare and disability service setting.
* Able to undertake professional supervision and/or mentor junior staff.
* Develop evidence-based and innovative clinical practices.
Benefits:
* Salary: $122,210 to $130,310 plus 11.5% superannuation.
* 12 month fixed-term, full-time position.
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits, such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses.
* Options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items, such as Novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education, and additional superannuation.
* A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave, and well-being programs.
* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
* Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Green travel allowance – eligible for up to $1,500 per year.
* Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport.