Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist-Gr1
Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist Grade 1 – Casual Weekend role
The Victoria Clinic has recently moved into a new state of the art, purpose built inpatient mental health hospital, which includes a rooftop movement hub, expanding to 115 beds. The Victoria Clinic provides a range of inpatient programs, which are growing to meet the needs of patients.
The Victoria Clinic has an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist to develop and facilitate group exercise programs and education sessions.
The Victoria Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patient's staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with support and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Key Responsibilities
· Facilitate group therapy sessions in the gym
· Provide physical assessment services to people with a wide range of psychiatric conditions in an inpatient setting, in order to determine suitability for particular groups and programs.
· Liaise with referrers, multi-disciplinary team, relatives, and other services as required.
· Participate in the development and evaluation of policies and programs as appropriate.
To be successful in this role you should possess:
· Experience in facilitating a range of exercise groups for inpatients with mental health conditions
· Ability to plan, implement and monitor exercise groups
· Experience working with clients with a range of mental health issues
· Degree in Physiotherapy or Human Movement, Exercise Science, Physical Education or equivalent
Applications close: 23rd Dec 2024
For further enquiries: Please phone Nic Johnson - Allied Health Lead 03 9526 0200
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.