Physiotherpist - Care coordinator

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Friendly and supportive team environment • Work for one of Australia’s leading hospital groups • Permanent, Part Time 0.63EFT **(24 hours per week)** **About the Role*** Minimum 2 years post graduate physiotherapy experience collectively in the fields of acute, sub-acute, or community* Experience with prioritizing patients and hospital demands* Broad Physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills, including musculoskeletal, cardio respiratory, neurological and geriatric presentations* Participation in roster which includes weekends, Public Holidays and afternoon shifts* Shifts will be a combination of and hrs; 7 day week roster* Weekends and public holidays as rostered* Other extended hours may be required as per roster requirements* 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 at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks* Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation* Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals* Culture of continuous improvementShortlisting for this position 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.** Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Please contact us if you would like to know more.This position is based at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne within the Emergency Department and providing outreach into the community. It involves working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a hybrid care coordinator and physiotherapist model. This position is part of ALERT within the Healthcare for the Homeless program (HftH). HftH has a base of services within St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and currently supports clients who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness, and other psychosocial vulnerabilities. This service aims to integrate and coordinate existing services within St Vincent’s Hospital and guide the development of new services to meet the need of the target client group. Key target groups include patients with complex needs who are impacted by one or more of the following key factors: substance use, mental health issues, homelessness, disability, complex aged care issues, family violence and Aboriginal health. Operationally the role has strong links with the Health Independence Program (HIP). HIP offers a comprehensive range of specialist clinics, services and rehabilitation programs, providing rapid response health management, short-medium term care coordination, specific allied health interventions and health education. HIP enables clients to be the decision makers of their care, and support clients through self – management to achieve their healthcare goals.**4. POSITION PURPOSE** The Physiotherapist/Care Coordinator through screening and recruitment in the Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for the delivery of high quality physiotherapy intervention, as well as timely and comprehensive assessment and care coordination of patients with complex needs to facilitate the allocation of hospital and community resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Assessment and care planning are achieved in collaboration with patients, their carer’s and other members of the Emergency Department Clinical team. In collaboration with the Primary Contact Practitioner in ED (Grade 3 Physiotherapist) assist in the development of the ED Physiotherapy service. This position can receive clinical feedback directly from the Senior Physiotherapist within ALERT and strong links with the Primary Contact Physiotherapist, which sits within the STV physiotherapy department. **5. POSITION DUTIES** Deliver accountable, client focussed, high quality physiotherapy assessment, intervention, education and management both in the Emergency and for recruited HIP/Hfth clients in the community Early identification of ALERT and physio patients in the Emergency Department via screening and referrals Maximize a patient’s functional independence and safety through assessment and treatment planning, implementation and evaluation Provide appropriate physiotherapy clinical management, discharge planning & community liaison for all relevant patients in both the ED Identify and access multidisciplinary and specialist supports to address specific client issues. Collaborative care planning with clients, carers and/or families in the context of their health, functional, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and economic needs Facilitation of client generated goals, that are realistic, time limited and based on addressing health and wellbeing needs Ensuring appropriate use of brokerage funds Active participation in team interface processes, service development, evaluation and portfolio activities Perform within the HIP & HftH guidelines and specific service guidelines Ensuring all documentation including client records are completed and managed in a timely manner consistent with SVHM, HIP and HftH policies and procedures, legislative and regulatory requirements Contributing and participating in the HIP, HftH and ALERT professional development (PD) programs and other PD that supports own learning objectives for this role Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives (includes working groups, projects, audits, discipline related projects) as directed by Team Leader/ senior physiotherapy staff**6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS** Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate. Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures Complete annual clinical competencies Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skilfully undertake clinical work Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner Collaborate and clearly communicate with patients/clients and the healthcare team Participate in clinical risk management and continuous quality improvement Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate#J-18808-Ljbffr