Position Details


Reference Number 152044
Position Title Physiotherapist (Grade 2) - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Temporary Full Time
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location McKellar Centre
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary
  • Work with an innovative multidisciplinary team in new state of the art facilities
  • Make a difference in this supportive and deeply rewarding role
  • Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment

About the facility 

Services your department provides, additional projects or research, plans for growth, developments, brand new’ state-of –the-art’ equipment, awards won, number of beds, programs etc. The Barwon Health Physiotherapy Department provides services to the Geelong/Barwon Region in a range of clinical settings. We are a large department with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through positive teamwork, staff development and best practice. The role will be located at the McKellar Rehabilitation Centre in North Geelong.

About the role 

This role is responsible for providing high quality evidence based physiotherapy services to inpatient clients at the McKellar Rehabilitation Centre. Being a Grade 2 role, the position includes supervision of junior clinical staff and undergraduate students. The role will involve working within the multidisciplinary team across a range of streams within the Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre, as well as providing day in lieu backfill for staff working weekend shifts. Our service aims to support patients to achieve their rehab goals and maximise their independence.

Occasional work on Saturdays will be required with this position.

Barwon Health staff benefits

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken.   

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy from an Australian Physiotherapy Council accredited course.
Essential: Current national registration as a physiotherapist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Essential: Eligible for full membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
Desirable: Current membership with the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Desirable: Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable: Current Victorian Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
Contact Person Chris Clarke 
Contact Person Job Title Physiotherapy Site Manager - Sub-Acute Services 
Contact Number 0401 519 504 
Contact Email chrisc@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Chris Lindner 
Alternate Contact Number 0432 805 455 
Closing Date 25/10/2017
Position Description
File name 
BH PD GD 2 Clinical 2017.docx Open
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.