Company name: Mallee Track Health and Community Service Position: Physiotherapist Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 plus superannuation Term: Permanent, Full-Time Location: Victoria
About us Mallee Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) is an innovative integrated Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) located in the heart of the Mallee in North West Victoria. As an MPS we provide services across the age and life span – from early childhood education and care to residential aged care. We have a diverse workforce which reflects the nature of the services that we provide. As a health service we are immensely proud of the work of this service – and the staff and volunteers who continue to connect us together. Key Responsibilities: • Provision of physiotherapy service to acute, residential aged care and community clients of all ages in Ouyen and Sea Lake • Clinical services are generalist in nature and may require collaboration with specialist and regional health services • Physiotherapy interventions may be individual, or group based as well as involvement with health promotion activities including exercise groups and hydrotherapy programs. • Working with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team to achieve best possible client outcomes • Work collaboratively with service providers, key organisations, community groups and consumers to develop and improve primary health care services • To implement flexible, innovative and holistic services to meet community needs • Actively participate in professional development including attendance at seminars and other learning and development opportunities • Keep up to date with developments, legislation and regulations relevant to the requirements of the position. • Supervise, mentor and be responsible for appropriate delegation of tasks to Allied Health Assistants within their scope of practice. • Complete statistics and monthly reporting requirements of the role • Other duties as directed
Qualifications and Experience: • Degree or equivalent approved qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. • Previous experience working as a Physiotherapist in community, acute and age care settings. • Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. • Highly developed time management and organisational skills. • Strong commitment to principals of enhancing independence and client empowerment. • Current Driver’s License. • Current Police Check.
Desirable: • Experience in Rural health. • Membership of appropriate professional association. • An ability to facilitate exchange of ideas and development of relationships across service, sectoral and organisational boundaries. • Experience in community work including well-developed facilitation. Interpersonal, problem solving negotiation and resolution skills
How to Apply If you are an experienced Physiotherapist looking to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.