Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Physiotherapist- Permanent and Fixed Term- Mat leave position
- Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
About the role
We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our team at Calvary.
Calvary Adelaide Hospital is the largest private hospital in South Australia and we are seeking a early careerAHP1 Physiotherapists to join our dynamic multidisciplinary Allied Health team.
- Full time and part time considered
- Two positions available, permanent and a 12-month parental leave contract
- Position includes requirement to work weekends and weekdays within a roster
- Rotate between acute, inpatient rehab and day rehab departments
Our Allied Health team specialises in both acute care and rehabilitation services. We provide a high-quality service within a large multidisciplinary Allied Health team, to a range of patients including ICU, orthopaedic, cardiorespiratory, general medical, general surgical, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, neurology, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With our expanding services we have exciting opportunities for an applicant with someexperienceplus the drive to learn and grow within a hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide comprehensive, evidence-based and patient centred physiotherapy assessment and management
- Development of patient-focused goals
- Discharge planning
- Prescribing and arranging for provision of appropriate equipment
- Team orientated
- High standard of clinical and professional practice
- High level of clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Provide mentoring to students or allied health assistants
- Willing to undertake pool rescue training and participate in hydrotherapy sessions
- Flexibility to work across acute (including ICU), inpatient rehabilitation and ambulatory daypatient services
What you bring:
- Degree in Physiotherapy which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and AHPRA
- Enthusiasm to support the physiotherapy team to provide high quality physiotherapy services
- Excellent communication skills with the desire to be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering integrated and quality healthcare patient outcomes
- Demonstrated involvement and commitment to relevant professional development
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients presenting with a variety of different conditions
- Ability to engage and work collaboratively with relevant internal and external agencies
- Advanced ability to organise, set priorities and manage time effectively for caseload management
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
For further information please contact Caroline Pillman (Allied Health Manager) on 0407 503 691 or Caroline.Pillman@calvarycare.org.au.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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