Casual Physiotherapist

Casual/Weekend Physiotherapist

·                                      Casual position with flexible hours including weekend rostering 

·                                      Experienced and supportive team

·                                      HP 2 position

Are you an enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking to join a highly experienced interdisciplinary Allied Health team? Do you have a passion for managing a varied fast stream case load?

The National Capital Private Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and innovative Physiotherapists to join our team. The successful applicants would be involved in providing physiotherapy services to inpatient rehab services, acute surgical wards, CCU and ICU.  Casual physiotherapists assist with leave cover for full time staff, when workload dictates and for weekend/out of hours services.

About us:

The National Capital Private Hospital is a modern, progressive acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation hospital of 148 beds located in the southern suburbs of Canberra. The hospital has 8 operating theatres, an intensive care unit, coronary care unit, day surgery unit, medical/rehabilitation and surgical wards.   We are committed to providing innovate, progressive, best patient care.

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.

As a Physiotherapist, your responsibilities will include:

·                                      Providing comprehensive Physiotherapy services to inpatients (including inpatient rehab, orthopaedics, general surgery, cardiac and neurosurgery, ICU and CCU patients). 

·                                      Delivering excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning and evidence based practice

·                                      Participating in program development and quality improvement activities within the Allied Health Department

·                                      Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients and their support people

·                                      Discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and referrals to external services.

·                                      Assisting in clinical supervision of physiotherapy and allied health assistant students where appropriate

·                                      Excellent clinical handover with multidisciplinary team

Essential Criteria:

·                                      Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent

·                                      Current AHPRA Registration

·                                      Excellent clinical practice skills to manage a high acuity caseload

·                                      Previous hospital or rehab experience is preferred

·                                      Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills

·                                      Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

·                                      Excellent organisation and time management skills

·                                      Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork

·                                      Clinical skills in ICU preferred 

For further information please contact Sarah Bowen, Allied Health Manger on 02 6222 6609, sarah.bowen@healthscope.com.au