Allied Health Assistant (Grade 2 or 3), Physiotherapy
Employment Type- Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight -66
Job Category -Other Professionals - Allied Health Assistant
- Join the dynamic Allied Health team contributing to the care of patients across our Sub-Acute (Rehab) inpatient services
- Challenging and rewarding role supporting patient recovery and making functional improvements in patient lives
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
- Permanent part-time role (66 hours per fortnight) with acces to 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
About the role
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to patients in our sub-acute rehabilitation wards.
Working under the supervision of Physiotherapists, you will provide individualised therapy support, including exercise programs, mobility assistance to promote early rehabilitation, discharge equipment coordination, and support for Allied Health clinicians during patient therapy. Your contribution will play a key role in helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
You will also undertake a range of non-clinical duties to support Allied Health service delivery, including administrative tasks and the collection and cleaning of mobility aids and equipment. This role also offers opportunities to supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior AHA staff, with ongoing support from our experienced Physiotherapy team.
There will be a requirement to work some Saturdays on a weekend roster.
Strong preference for the hours to be worked across 5 days per week.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver individualised therapy programs under the supervision of Physiotherapists
- Assist patients with mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning activities
- Support Allied Health service delivery through equipment management and administrative tasks
- Supervise Allied Health Assistant students and mentor junior staff
- Work as part of our Saturday rostered service
What we're looking for
- Experience supporting patients with exercise and individual therapy in a healthcare setting
- Excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
- Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and ongoing professional development
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
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- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
Contact person: Chris Clarke
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