Improving the health of our community
Ararat Campus
Girdlestone St, Ararat 3377
Willaura Campus
Delacombe Way, Willaura 3379
Physiotherapist Grade 1 or 2
We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy to the Ararat community.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. Only a short 2-hour trip up the highway from Melbourne or Geelong and a stone’s-throw away from the Grampians National Park. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat. We also offer outreach services to Willaura, Lake Bolac and Elmhurst. Our services include dental, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, diabetes education and social work. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients. Our community health centre also hosts speciality clinics such as consulting suites for our visiting surgeons and maternal child and health.
What we Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About the Role
The successful applicant will be part of a team, which includes four physiotherapists, three exercise physiologists and four Allied Health Assistants, working within a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers, diabetic educators, a health promotion officer and maternal child and health nurses. This team is co-located in the EGHS Community Health Centre. There are multidisciplinary team meetings which provide time for collaborative care for consumers.
Opportunities for professional development and additional training, which will be tailored to your needs and preferences, are available. Options may include multidisciplinary training with other allied health staff, attendance at discipline specific professional development courses and clinical supervision.
You will also be actively involved in quality and improvement activities, monitoring service outcomes, implementing system improvements, and contributing to policy review.
About You
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- AHPRA Registration
- Experience in treating general acute and orthopaedic clients
- Proven verbal and written communication skills to write reports and communicate in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of working successfully in a multidisciplinary team and independently
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance (Including COVID-19) and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks)
For more information please contact Christine Perry, Allied Health Manager on 03 5352 9327.
The Position Description can be viewed and downloaded by selecting ‘Position Description’ below.
To apply please select ‘Apply online’ and complete as requested.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up-to-date resume including two business referees by close of business 28th October 2024
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.