Exercise Physiologist

Healthscope – Hunter Valley Private Hospital

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. We are an independent 83 bed facility with a 5 theatre Operating Suite providing medical (geriatric and palliation), rehabilitation (inpatient and day only) and surgical services. We are committed to providing a workplace culture that respects, supports and rewards staff members. Hunter Valley Private Hospital is accredited by the ACHS and has a dedicated focus on providing quality healthcare to our patients.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Exercise Physiologist to join the Allied Health team on a casual basis. The role involves working in both the day rehabilitation program and the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The caseloads include neurological, orthopaedic, amputee, geriatric rehabilitation and aquatic therapy.

As an Exercise Physiologist, your responsibilities will include:

· Conducting initial assessment, re-assessments and discharge summaries

· Conducting education sessions

· Monitoring of patients throughout sessions

· Support members of the Allied Health team to provide high standard of clinical care to patients/families

· Work with the Allied Health Team to help patients achieve their goals

· Adhere to Healthscope and site policies and procedures

· Contribute to efficient and effective running of the department

· Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and occupational health and safety

· Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

· Bachelor degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent and accredited with ESSA;

· Demonstrated highly developed communication interpersonal skills;

· Compliance with the ESSA’spolicy of mandatory education;

· Experience working successfully in a multidisciplinary team;

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

· Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads;

· Minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in conducting individual and groupexercise physiology programs;

· Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team;

· Clinical experience as a team leader

Employee Benefits:

Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport

· Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.

· OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.

· Variety of leave options

· Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership

For further enquiries: 

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

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