Physiotherapist

• Ongoing, Part Time (0.7 EFT)
• Acute and Residential Aged Care

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Physiotherapist will provide leadership throughout Alpine Health and the community through the delivery of an integrated physiotherapy service across the Alpine Shire. This position sits within the Healthy Communities team and plays a crucial role in providing specialised care within a multidisciplinary service.

The diverse role will utilise a Physiotherapist’s clinical knowledge and experience to care for a range of individuals across Acute inpatients, Community programs and Residential care services. The Physiotherapist will also support continued Quality improvement activity and support supervision of Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students to facilitate best practice in clinical care for all consumers accessing Alpine Health Services. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Physiotherapist maintains the following primary responsibilities:

• Provide best practice, evidence based clinical physiotherapy services across community, acute and residential care settings
• Manage an appropriate clinical load across all settings, liaising with nursing staff, allied health professionals, assistants and medical practitioners to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans
• Work independently to conduct thorough assessment, treatment and management of a variety of conditions including: musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiothoracic, geriatric, maternity, paediatric and pre or post-operative care
• Lead and implement Physiotherapy community group programs such as Strength and Balance program
• Develop person centred care plans tailored to each consumer’s unique needs and goals
• Coordinate and supervise Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students as required
• Participate in case review and other related quality assurance and clinical governance activities  

OUR REGION

Alpine Health comprises three multi-purpose health services across the stunning Alpine Region of Northeast Victoria. We are in the heart of Alpine country and boasts skiing, scenic walking/hiking trails in our local area, including the majestic Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek. We are close to world class Gourmet Food and Wine Region, including King Valley, Rutherglen, Glenrowan and Milawa Gourmet regions. We are only 40-60 minutes form the regional centres of Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits available. If you have relocated permanently, you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Support for our diverse workforce

APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

• All applications are to be submitted via Jobs | Alpine Health
• Enquiries can be made via hr@alpinehealth.org.au
• Please submit your application including a resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description
• Applications are assessed upon receipt & close Sunday 15th December 2024