Physiotherapist Grade 2 Part Time Polio Services Victoria

Physiotherapist Grade 2 Part Time Polio Services Victoria Excellent benefits including salary packaging and a friendly, dynamic team. Permanent position (0.4 FTE) Wednesdays & Thursdays. About the Role We're seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Polio Services Victoria team. In this role, you will deliver high quality, person‑centred, goal‑oriented care within a supportive and specialist multidisciplinary medical and allied health team. You will assess and treat clients referred to Polio Services and support their ongoing management, including multidisciplinary clinics, gait & balance assessments, wheelchair & seating assessments, individual client sessions, hydrotherapy and community visits. You will also provide education for clients, carers and other health professionals about polio‑related health care. Continuous improvement is an integral part of our service and you will be supported to be involved in projects and develop research skills. Duties Provide appropriate, timely, clinical best practice management of people with polio‑related health issues. Work collaboratively with the Polio Services team to provide ongoing education and advice to clients and health professionals in regards to the physiotherapy management of people with a history of contracting polio. Participate and contribute in multidisciplinary goal setting, care planning and discharge planning as appropriate. Attend Polio Services Victoria clinics – metropolitan and periodic regional clinics. Actively participate in or contribute to relevant Polio Services quality or clinical research projects. Provide instruction and teaching for other health professionals and physiotherapy students on best practice methods in physiotherapy management of polio‑related health issues. Your Contribution Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Eligibility for Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) membership. Current Victorian Driver's License. Current National criminal history check, or willingness to obtain one; or NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one. What we Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs. Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling. Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities. Salary packaging – increase your take‑home pay. In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD – close to cafes, public transport and plenty of parking. Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation. Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals. Culture of continuous improvement. About the Company St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne and provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub‑acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting will commence immediately; we encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr