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Gr 2 Physiotherapist - Casual Ortho Job Description: Gr 2 Physiotherapist Orthopaedics Casual Weekend Position Flexible roster Friendly and dynamic team About St. Vincents St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincents Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers. About the Department The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education. About the Role Enthusiastic and experienced senior orthopaedic Physiotherapists are required for weekend work of up to 5 hours per Saturday / Sunday / Public holiday. These weekend positions involve providing services to priority patients under the orthopaedic, plastic and rheumatology units. Applicants will need to have excellent orthopaedic and acute ward skills. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, service improvement and professional development. Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration. Classifications for this position will range from Physiotherapist Grade 2 VB1 - VB4 ($81,300 - $93,400 per annum). Duties include: Provide appropriate clinical management for all orthopaedic, plastics and rheumatology inpatients. Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all orthopaedic inpatients. Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers. Advising on the care of orthopaedic inpatients in outlying wards when requested. Skills and Experience Minimum of 7 years post graduate physiotherapy experience Recent physiotherapy experience in an acute orthopaedic setting Demonstrated superior assessment and treatment skills Demonstrated commitment to staff supervision, development and continuing education Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Benefits Salary packaging Employee Assistance Program Staff Car Park Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. At SVHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our Indigenous Recruitment Coordinator through our careers page. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate conducted by The Victoria Police. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist: Review the following documents: Position description attached Contact Details: Stephanie Hawkins, Inpatient Orthopaedic Senior, stephanie.hawkinssvha.org.au Alternate Contact: Closing Date: 1 March 2021 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct