Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
A great opportunity for a Grade 1/2 Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy team at Alfred Health, as a casual staff member.
Great flexibility of hours to support those returning from parental leave, working around school hours, and anyone seeking flexible working opportunities.
- Casual weekday and weekend hours
Weekend clinical areas may include: Alfred (ICU, Burns, General Wards), and Caulfield (ABI and ACE) - well supported in large Physiotherapy Weekend team.
- A variety of work areas including opportunities in acute inpatient care at Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals, and subacute slow and fast rehabilitation at Caulfield Hospital
- Grade 1/2 Physiotherapist Classification (VA2 - VA7, VB1 - VB4)
- Alfred, Sandringham and/or Caulfield Hospitals
The Department
Alfred Health’s Physiotherapy Department provides acute physiotherapy services to the patients of The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital and subacute physiotherapy services to Caulfield Hospital.
The acute physiotherapy service is organised into five functional streams, namely: Intensive Care, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory, PAN (Progressive Illness, Aged Care and Neurosciences), and Sandringham. The first four streams are located at The Alfred site, with the fifth and latter streams based at the Sandringham site.
The Physiotherapy Service at Caulfield Hospital is organised into five functional streams, namely: Musculoskeletal, Neuro/Spinal Rehab, Health of Older Person (HOP) and Acquired Brain Injury. The Physiotherapy service includes to inpatients on site, amputee outpatients, pulmonary rehab and 'Better at Home' (inpatient bed substitution program in patients' own homes).
The Position Summary
The Grade 1/2 Casual Physiotherapist is responsible for the ongoing development and provision of physiotherapy services to the designated clinical areas at the level of a developing expert. The areas of work will be in an area of specialty based on the skills of the successful candidate - acute inpatient areas across the Alfred and/or Sandringham hospitals, and subacute fast and slow rehabilitation at Caulfield Hospital.
The Physiotherapist (Casual) has an important role in contributing to the development of individuals on weekdays +/- weekends, the clinical team and the physiotherapy service through good leadership, teamwork and communication.
Skills/Qualifications Required
- Physiotherapists registered to practice in the state of Victoria (via AHPRA)
Experience in public hospital acute and/or subacute settings of care
Staff Benefits
- Great flexibility of hours and days for casuals - Weekday availability with weekend opportunities available upon discussion (pending experience and skill set)
- Opportunity to work with experienced, senior clinicians for upskilling
- Friendly and supportive team
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)
Please note - We may review applications and interview candidates prior to the closing date as there are multiple vacancies. All applications will be reviewed.
Please send enquiries to Physiotherapy Manager, e.batchelor@alfred.org.au or 0428648110
Applications close Friday, 7 June 2024
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au