• Deliver best practice Physiotherapy services in the dynamic and busy acute Orthopaedic ward. 
• Temporary full-time - 80 hours per fortnight with ADO, including involvement in the weekend roster. 
• Look to your future with ongoing career and professional development opportunities within a supportive supervision structure.

About the facility

The Physiotherapy Department provides services to a wide range of clinical areas across the Hospital. Physiotherapy is predominantly inpatient focused with some outpatient services provided in orthopaedics, paediatrics and pelvic health. Our dynamic team provides inpatient physiotherapy to all wards of University Hospital Geelong. Specialties include surgical, medical, orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, RAPU, oncology and the Emergency Department.

About the role

Barwon Health’s Orthopaedic ward Physiotherapy team are looking for an organised, dynamic and flexible team player with clinical knowledge, skills and experience in the acute management of elective and traumatic orthopaedic patients to lead our team. You will provide physiotherapy service delivery to the Orthopaedic ward, applying evidence-based, informed, patient-centred care within a multi-disciplinary setting. Rotational Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and Undergraduate Students will require your leadership, teaching and supervisory expertise when they work in your area. Your own professional supervision and development will be valued and you will be supported to achieve your goals. Weekend work (as part of a team roster) will form part of this role. 

About the culture

The Barwon Health Physiotherapy Department is a large department with a focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes through positive teamwork, staff development and best practice.

We are a fun, passionate, supportive, energetic, driven team that works cohesively together. We promote professional development in the workplace and as a team we are focussed on quality, patient-centred care. You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy.