Casual Physiotherapist Grade 2

* work within a flexible, interdisciplinary structure, that ensures the delivery of high quality therapy services to all clients of HIP Young Adults Complex Disability Service (YACDS),* provide evidenced based, high quality physiotherapy services for clients of YACDS.* Provide clinical assessment and treatment for all assigned clients as appropriate, according to HIP and St. Vincent’s policies and procedures and relevant service protocols* Collaboratively work with the multidisciplinary team members, referring professionals, community professionals and other key stakeholders within a flexible, multidisciplinary structure* Ensure evidence-based best practice is delivered* Bachelor of Physiotherapy AND minimum of four (4) years post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and or disability and/or community based service* Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)* Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of therapy practice and principles particularly in the areas of Disability, Spasticity management, and Neurological Rehabilitation* Experience or keen interest in postural management and wheelchair prescription* Clinical experience in the area of complex neuromuscular pathologies, particularly cerebral palsy.* Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS and other relevant community resources and services* Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain**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 • Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals • Culture of continuous improvement **About The Young Adult Complex Disability Service** The Young Adult Complex Disability Service (YACDS) aims to help patients, their families and carers to transition into the adult health care system from children’s health services. The YACDS is available to adults, aged under 40, with a history of developmental disability such as cerebral palsy or other medical conditions. Intervention provided includes assessment, treatment and short term management which is time-limited and goal–orientated. **Working at St Vincent’s** St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. **Application** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting 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.* Provide clinical assessment and treatment for all assigned clients as appropriate, according to HIP and St. Vincent’s policies and procedures and relevant service protocols* Collaboratively work with the multidisciplinary team members, referring professionals, community professionals and other key stakeholders within a flexible, multidisciplinary structure* Complete client goal setting in consultation with patient/family/carers as appropriate. Goals are to be functional and measurable* Evaluate treatment / management using the most appropriate methods, making use of objective measures where possible* Ensure evidence-based best practice is delivered* Maintain current knowledge and skills in clinical best practice and disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)* Supervision of undergraduate allied health students as appropriate* Provide guidance, support and direction to Allied Health Assistants as appropriate* Contribute to service and stream development as appropriate to the cover period, including ongoing data collection and outcome measures.* Participate in relevant in-service programs and meetings. Complete allocated tasks on time* Meet activity requirements as agreed upon with Team Leader* Maintain accurate statistics and submit in timely manner as per guidelines* Maintain the appropriate standard of medical record keeping and data collection as per St Vincent’s and HIP policies* 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* Attend clinical orientation upon commencement* Be willing to complete the NDIS Quality and Safety Commission Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You as indicated* 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 activities as part of day-to-day work* Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format* Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care* Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback* Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions* Comply with annual mandatory training requirements* Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually* Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement* As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements* Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,* Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman* Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes* Minimum of four (4) years post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation and or disability and/or community based service* Demonstrated sound knowledge and application of therapy practice and principles particularly in the areas of Disability, Spasticity management, and Neurological#J-18808-Ljbffr