Casual Physiotherapist (Stroke Unit) - Grade 1/2

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

A great opportunity for a Grade 1/2 Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team at Alfred Health, as a casual staff member. 

• Casual weekend hours
• Predominantly working in the acute stroke unit at The Alfred Hospital - May be required to work in other Alfred Health sites depending on clinical skillsets
• Grade 1/2 Physiotherapist Classification (VA3 - VA7, VB1 - VB4)
• Alfred Health sites

The Department

Alfred Health’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.  

The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham.  The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the fifth and latter streams based at the Sandringham site. 

The Physiotherapy Service at Caulfield Hospital is organised into five functional streams, namely: Musculoskeletal, Neuro/Spinal Rehab, Health of Older Person (HOP) and Acquired Brain Injury. The Physiotherapy service includes to inpatients on site, amputee outpatients, pulmonary rehab and 'Better at Home' (inpatient bed substitution program in patients' own homes).

The Position Summary

The Grade 1/2 Casual Physiotherapist is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of physiotherapy services to the designated clinical areas at the level of a developing expert. The areas of work will be in an area of specialty based on the skills of the successful candidate - acute inpatient areas across the Alfred and/or Sandringham hospitals, and subacute fast and slow rehabilitation at Caulfield Hospital.

The Physiotherapist (Casual) has an important role in contributing to the development of individuals on weekends, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.

Skills/Qualifications Required 

• Physiotherapists registered to practice in the state of Victoria (via AHPRA)
• Experience in public hospital acute and/or subacute settings of care

Staff Benefits

• Great flexibility of hours and days for casuals - Weekday availability with weekend opportunities available upon discussion (pending experience and skill set)
• Opportunity to work with experienced, senior clinicians for upskilling
• Friendly and supportive team
• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance 
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability) 

Please note - We may review applications and interview candidates prior to the closing date as there are multiple vacancies. All applications will be reviewed. 

Please send enquiries to Claire Boote, Stream Leader - PAN Stream, c.boote@alfred.org.au or 03 9076 3450

Applications close Thursday, 14th November 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au