Ongoing or Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time – ******* hours per fortnight
Available now
An 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 you
Physiotherapist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and holds a current registration
Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice, or working towards
Extensive 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 verbal
Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio
About us
Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in **** 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 Pathology
A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community
PDH 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 Benefits
Salary Packaging
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Social Club
Free parking
GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
Flexible working conditions
Employee Assistance program
Appreciate 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 apply
Applications 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.
Eligibility requirements
Police Record Check
Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
Current 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.
Diversity statement
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.
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