Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Casual
Organisation: Western Health
**Salary**: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: 43699
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapists to join our Casual Grade 3 Advanced Practice Emergency Department physiotherapy pool to provide excellent patient care and clinical expertise at Sunshine Hospital.
This Grade 3 Advanced Practice Physiotherapy position involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the west, including assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering and interpretation, and plastering and splinting. The role is based in the brand new, state of the art fast track at Sunshine Emergency Department. The role involves provision of care to both adult and paediatric patients.
This position is supported by a Grade 4 Physiotherapist, and ED Senior medical staff. Advanced Practice Physiotherapists also will have access to resources, such as supervision and departmental PD. You will be joining a team that is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes, evidence based practice and continuous improvement.
Come and join our innovative, supportive and friendly department, with our strong positive workplace culture, and help us continue to care for the community in the West.
**To be Successful in this Role you**
- Have well-developed skills in provision of care to patients in the emergency department, including assessment and management of musculoskeletal conditions, fracture management, radiological ordering and interpretation, and plastering and splinting
- Will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Will work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy, speciality and multidisciplinary teams
- Will ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
- Will contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
**About Us**
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of 'Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety' (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.