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Peninsula Health

Physiotherapist - Grade 2

Frankston

FULL TIME & PART TIME

November 7, 2024

Job Description
Posting Start Date: 07/11/2024
Req ID: 1968
Job Title: Physiotherapist - Grade 2
Employment Status: Permanent Part Time
Job Location: Frankston
Job Description:
  • 2 days per week in OAHKS - ongoing
  • 1 day per week in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy role until 30/6/25 due to flexible working arrangement
  • Classification Range: Grade 3*


Who We Are and What We Stand For
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. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. 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.

What You Will Be Doing
This role is a combination of advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy (AMP) clinics with a senior clinician OAHKS role.The Osteoarthritis Hip & Knee Service (OAHKS) was introduced at Peninsula Health in 2006 to assist in the early identification, assessment, prioritisation and management of patients referred to the Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinic with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. The OAHKS Senior Clinician holds a predominantly clinical role to provide assessment, triage and referral for patients with hip and/or knee arthritis on the orthopaedic waiting list. This requires working closely with the Grade 4 OAHKS Lead, the wider advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy team and administrative staff. In addition to OAHKS, the AMP component of this role is responsible for providing expert assessment and management to patients presenting to advanced musculoskeletal clinics. There may also be opportunities to support the Emergency Department in an AMP capacity.

Please see Position Description

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
  • Registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  • Extensive experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  • Extensive diagnostic skills including radiological interpretation
  • Post-graduate qualification in relevant field (or be working towards) or APA Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist title holder (either academic or experiential pathway).
  • Advanced knowledge of Osteoarthritis, including causative factors, disease progression and management options (both surgical and non-surgical)
  • Demonstrated experience with quality improvement and research processes
  • Identifies and proposes practical solutions to problems.
  • Takes an organised and methodical approach to the prioritisation of tasks.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Constructively communicates concerns and issues.
  • Actively supports changes by adjusting work practices.


What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2700.
For specific information on this role please contact Lisa Done on 9784 7821.
This position ceases advertising 18/11/2024.

Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

  • Please refer to salary circular for Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.


It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time

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