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Physiotherapist Grade 3 - Orthopaedic Inpatient Senior Lead

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svha logoSvha · Vic - Melbourne, Cbd & Inner Suburbs
$104K–$119K/yrPart-timeOn-siteToday
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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Physiotherapy Department as the Orthopaedic Inpatient Senior Lead. Working within our musculoskeletal team, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy services to patients within the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Plastics Units at our Fitzroy campus. This senior role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including team coordination, staff supervision, quality improvement and research. You will play a key leadership role within both the Physiotherapy Department and the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team, supporting service excellence and driving innovation in patient care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physiotherapist who is passionate about leadership, clinical excellence, education and research to join a progressive and collaborative team. Classifications for this position will be VB7 - VC1 ($104,135 - $118,981 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and coordination of the musculoskeletal inpatient physiotherapy team.
  • Deliver expert assessment and physiotherapy management for patients within the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Plastics Units.
  • Lead and support quality improvement and research initiatives within the musculoskeletal team.
  • Coordinate and oversee the Orthopaedic weekend service.
  • Supervise and support physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students.
  • Manage the clinical education program for undergraduate physiotherapy students.
  • Provide specialist physiotherapy consultancy across the hospital as required.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, meetings and discharge planning activities.
  • Your Contribution
  • To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
  • A minimum of seven years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience.
  • Extensive experience in physiotherapy management within an acute healthcare setting.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including supervision and professional development of physiotherapists, students and support staff.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • A commitment to evidence-based practice, service improvement and research.
  • Desirable:
  • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area of physiotherapy, or current enrolment towards a postgraduate qualification.

Benefits

At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people to achieve their professional and personal goals.Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay.Access to Fitness Passport, offering discounted entry to a wide range of fitness facilities.Wellbeing initiatives, programs and events.Confidential employee counselling services.Professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.Discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation.A culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration.Convenient Fitzroy location, close to Melbourne CBD, public transport, cafes and parking options.About the Physiotherapy DepartmentThe Physiotherapy Department delivers high-quality services across acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings.Working within multidisciplinary teams, physiotherapists provide assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions that optimise patient outcomes and maximise function. The department is committed to excellence in evidence-based clinical care, research, education and professional development.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence , we are committed to delivering exceptional care while fostering innovation, education and research.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter as part of your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.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. Successful applicants may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations andHealth insuranceVision insurance

Additional Information

Job Description: Part Time (31 hours per week) Fixed Term until 19 March 2027 Senior Leadership Opportunity Friendly and Dynamic Team Environment

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