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• One of three permanent physio roles in the multidisciplinary Community Health Children's Services Team
• Supervision and professional development is supported in the role
• Salary packaging benefits available
Position Summary
This position responds to high levels of child development need in disadvantaged communities in the catchment area. The target group is children from birth to school entry (aged 0-6 years) and the role has a developmental focus. In addition to individual assessments and intervention, the role will provide support to families and early years sector workers on the gross motor and developmental needs of the child.
A holistic approach to supporting the family, informed by the social model of health is valued. This includes outreach, consultancy, education, group work and health promotion. The role will also facilitate access to other care, health promotion and education services as required.
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist contributes to the discipline group responsible for providing and coordinating the clinical services requiring a physiotherapy input in a multidisciplinary setting. Occasional out of hours work may be required each term.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver sensitive and evidence based physiotherapy and multidisciplinary care within a family centred practice framework to young children with developmental delays.
• Provide leadership and support to other team members, other discipline staff, volunteers and students, to ensure that their consumers receive quality care.
• Contribute positively to a team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
• Maintain excellent standards of documentation, statistics and record keeping.
• Be aware of and work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures including award conditions, occupational health and safety and equal employment opportunity
• Support a child safe organisation by valuing, respecting, and listening to children and young people and by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements.
Essential Criteria
• Qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• Substantial experience providing evidence–based therapy services to children and their families within the community sector including group work
• Established skills and commitment to working in child-centred and family-focused practices including skills in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families.
• Proven ability to lead continuous quality improvement projects.
• Developing leadership skills and commitment to reflective, continuous learning
• Capacity to support staff of other disciplines in capacity building, promote professional competence and foster self-development.
• Developed multidisciplinary skills with a wide age range of children.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proven analytical and report writing skills.
• Holder of a current ‘Working with Children Check’ or willing to get one.
• Computer skills (intermediate level, or above) in a Windows environment including word processing, data collection and entry, internet and email.
How to apply
To apply, please click on the APPLY NOW button to forward you current resume, document addressing the key selection criteria and covering letter for consideration
Other Information
• Ensuring the health and safety of our patients, visitors and staff is at the heart of everything we do. As part of this commitment, all new members of our team must meet the immunisation requirements of their role prior to commencement.
• Peninsula Health is committed to providing positive employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
• Peninsula Health believes in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce where each person’s uniqueness is valued. Peninsula Health believes that by embracing the diverse life experiences and perspectives of our people, we will provide high-quality health care to all members of our community – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation.
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| Selection Criteria |
Essential: Qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA.
Essential: Substantial experience providing evidence–based therapy services to children and their families within the community sector including group work
Essential: Established skills and commitment to working in child-centred and family-focused practices including skills in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families.
Essential: Proven ability to lead continuous quality improvement projects.
Essential: Developing leadership skills and commitment to reflective, continuous learning.
Essential: Capacity to support staff of other disciplines in capacity building, promote professional competence and foster self-development
Essential: Developed multidisciplinary skills with a wide age range of children.
Essential: Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Essential: Proven analytical and report writing skills.
Essential: Computer skills (intermediate level, or above) in a Windows environment including word processing, data collection and entry, internet and email. |