Grade 1 Physiotherapist - Rotational Full-time position Rotating role – Malvern, Brighton, Elsternwick We’re building for the better! By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally. About Allied Health services Allied Health at Cabrini is a rapidly expanding and highly integrated service comprising twelve professional disciplines. The department plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the organisation. Cabrini Allied Health offers a wide range of opportunities, including senior consultant and leadership roles, clinical stream positions, junior staff rotation and support programs, professional development and teaching opportunities, and the cultivation of strong external and university partnerships. What the role involves In our rotation program, you will enjoy supportive four-month rotations, which include opportunities to work with diverse patient cohorts across the health service continuum. These include acute rotations in orthopaedics and paediatrics, critical care including ICU, oncology, general medicine and neurology; as well as sub-acute rotations within inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and rehabilitation in the home. Our grade one rotational positions are supported by a comprehensive supervision program, which includes one on one mentoring, in services, technical skills workshops and a professional development allowance for participation in external courses. Key responsibilities: Contribute to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, competent clinical services in existing Cabrini inpatient and 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 Effectively communicate with other members of the team through comprehensive handovers, clinical documentation, completion of daily statistics and sharing ideas at team meetings What we're looking for 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 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 What we offer: Salary packaging : up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits Convenience : Vibrant Malvern location, close to local shops, cafes and public transport Travel Perks : Myki Commuter discounted fares A commitment to health and well-being initiatives including discounted access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Access to a range of retail offers, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services Interested? For further information, view the full position description here or contact Benjamin Gehrke–Head of Physiotherapy on 0438 726 014 or Prinisha Shyam – Acute Physiotherapy Team Leader – 9508 8767 Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in. 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.
