Grade 1 Physiotherapist

Grade 1 Physiotherapist:

Permanent full-time position

Rotating role based at Cabrini Malvern, Brighton & Elsternwick

Cabrini offers:

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Attractive Hourly rates

• 11.5% Super and 17.5% leave loading

• Opportunity to develop skills and career in a supported environment.

• Excellent workplace culture.

• Ongoing peer support and supervision.

• Up to $15,900 salary packaging.

• Up to $2,650 Meal and Entertainment Benefits

• Vibrant Elsternwick, Malvern and Brighton locations, close to public transport with discounted Myki commuter fares

Allied Health
Allied Health, which represents twelve professions, is a rapidly growing and integrated service within Cabrini. Allied Health at Cabrini offers senior consultant and leadership roles; work in clinical streams; a junior staff rotation and support program; professional development and teaching opportunities; and developing strong external and university partnerships.

The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our team as part of our Grade 1 rotation program at Cabrini Malvern, Brighton and Elsternwick.

Our focus will be on developing both your clinical and soft skills, through access to internal and external professional development and regular supervision from senior staff in a supportive learning environment.  

Rotating Grade 1

In our rotation program you will enjoy supportive four-month rotations that include opportunities to work with diverse patient cohorts across the health service continuum, including acute rotations in orthopaedics and paediatrics, ICU, cardiothoracic and abdominal surgery, oncology, general medical and neurology; and sub-acute rotations in inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and rehabilitation in the home (RITH).  

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, competent clinical services in existing Cabrini inpatient, home and/or community-based services

• Provide patient-centred physiotherapy to clients, including thorough assessment, appropriate treatment, evaluation of therapy techniques and accurate documentation

• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and appropriate discharge planning

• Participate in departmental and program quality activities, and show a commitment to learning and self-development 

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our team at Cabrini who is passionate about providing high quality patient centred care in line with our Cabrini mission and values.

You will have:

• A physiotherapy degree, as well as current registration with AHPRA. (Please do not apply if you are currently a student)

• Experience working in an acute and sub-acute hospital environments with different patient cohorts including orthopaedics, general surgical and general medical cohorts.

• Experience assessing and discharge planning complex patients

• Strong team approach and good communication skills within a multi-disciplinary team.

• An ability to inspire, influence, and motivate patients.

• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and prioritise workloads, with a flexible team-based approach to patient care.

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Enquiries should be directed to:

Ben Gehrke, Deputy Head of Physiotherapy: 9508 8746 or

Katie Dixon, Acting Director or Allied Health & Outpatients, Head of Physiotherapy: 0401324776

Please don't delay, apply today as interviews may commence prior to the job closing date.

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.