Physiotherapist - Grade 1 or 2, Casual

• Supportive leadership team
• Predominately weekday shifts available 
• Acute hospital role available across orthopaedics and ICU/Cardiorespiratory wards

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapist looking to join a highly experienced interdisciplinary Allied Health Team?

Knox Private Hospital has multiple opportunities for innovative and passionate Physiotherapists to join our team on a casual basis. The successful applicants would be involved in providing clinical physiotherapy services to the acute orthopaedic surgical wards, and/or our Intensive care unit and cardiorespiratory patients. There is an opportunity to work across other Healthscope sites.

As a Physiotherapist – Grade 1 or Grade 2 (based on experience) your responsibilities will include:

• Casual role providing comprehensive Physiotherapy weekend services to acute orthopaedic surgical inpatients and/or ICU/Cardiorespiratory patients.
• Orthopaedics: Sound clinical assessment and discharge planning skills for patients following elective joint replacements as well as trauma presentations.
• ICU/Cardiorespiratory: Provide expert clinical management for all patients in the Intensive Care Unit/High dependency Unit and acute cardiorespiratory wards.
• Delivering excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning and evidence-based practice
• 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.

About us
Knox Private Hospital is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne’s east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more. All supported by a newly expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit.

Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Excellent clinical practice skills to manage a high acuity caseload
• Recent Acute Hospital experience in either acute orthopaedics and/or Intensive Care
• 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

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
• 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.
Applications close: 14/11/24 

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.