Description:
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly & supportive Allied Health team that is driven to embed innovative models of care. If you are looking for a new challenge and wanting to enhance your professional skills in this 12-month contract, this is your chance. Job share or split hours may be available upon request.
The Contract: 12 month Fixed Term, Part time, 64.00 hours per fortnight
The Position:
The Grade 2 Outpatient/Community Physiotherapist will be responsible for the delivery of Physiotherapy services that support improved health outcomes for clients as part of an integrated approach to health service delivery. The position offers diversity in clinical practice and the opportunity to build on management and leadership skills. Depending on the preferences of the successful applicant, the position can be based solely in the outpatients/community area, or rotate through other areas including acute and subacute inpatients. The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will be responsible for providing support to Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants and the supervision of students. The position will be based between the Day St, Ross St and Community Campuses.
Why should you apply?
- Pursue your career whilst enjoying a fantastic lifestyle with the Gippsland lakes and beaches, national parks and snowfields on your doorstep
- Be part of our dedicated, friendly and supportive Allied Health team who will ensure you have a great transition to BRHS and East Gippsland
- Enjoy a role offering diversity, challenge and array of opportunities to progress you career
- Extensive salary packaging options including meals and novated leasing
Key criteria required:
- A tertiary degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 3 years' clinical experience and extensive clinical knowledge in a hospital and/or community setting with demonstrated clinical skills in any of orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, geriatric or neurological physiotherapy practice
- An understanding of and commitment to contemporary, goal-directed services delivery models that focus on person centred care
- Demonstrated skills and experience providing leadership and supervision to other clinicians
Please review the Position Description for all key selection criteria
About BRHS & The Department:
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service is East Gippsland's largest employer and healthcare provider. Located in a stunning regional area, you will relish an amazing lifestyle and enjoy a rewarding work environment providing challenge and variety. Physiotherapy services at BRHS are provided for the Health Independence Program which includes Sub Acute Ambulatory Care, Post-Acute Care and Complex care, aged care, acute/ward setting, home and community care programs rehabilitation. The team consists of Team Leader, Grade 1 & 2 Physiotherapists and is supported by Allied Health assistants.
Interested? For more information contact: Lauren Chapman, Physiotherapy Team Leader on 03 5150 3388
Applications close: Sunday 25th May 2025
Applications are to be submitted by selecting “Apply Now” and are to include:
- Cover letter
- Resume (including two recent referees)
- Response to the full key selection criteria (as listed in the attached position description)
At BRHS we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us.