Job Summary
- $85,000 - $99,999 per annum + salary packaging
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 27th Oct 2023
- Melbourne > Frankston
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
The Transition Care Program is seeking an experienced, innovative and flexible individual to work as a member of the TCP Physiotherapy team.
The program is a jointly funded program (DHS/Commonwealth) and it aims to assist frail aged patients reach their maximum functioning capacity and to help determine their long term care arrangements.
In this role you'll be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team and will enjoy working in a clinical role where you get to work closely with the other members of the Multi-disciplinary team either in our Residential or Community Based programs.
In a typical week, there is plenty of variety. The days start with a morning team huddle which then sets the scene for your working day comprising of initial contacts with the admissions for the day, (including a diverse range of conditions) conducting 1:1 physio sessions for your patients (and referring onto our AHA’s for exercise programs), conducting falls reviews with other members of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and working with the team on Complex discharge planning. You will have support from the TCP management team, a Senior Clinician Physio as well as a team of fantastic Grade 2 Physios who meet monthly to complete journal clubs and quality improvement activities. You will work with an amazing group of clinicians who are inclusive, passionate and share a vision to provide excellent, evidence-based care for patients and their families. Our patients typically stay on our program for 8-12 weeks, so there are wonderful opportunities to work closely with your patients to develop meaningful goals and work collaboratively with them and their families to assist them to maximise their independence, working creatively with the team to support their discharge.
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Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit our website.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.