Inglewood & Districts Health Service (IDHS) is an integrated rural health service nestled in the peaceful rural hamlet of Inglewood in country Victoria.  Offering a broad range of services including acute care, community health and hospital and residential aged care to more than 5,500 residents in the Shire of Loddon, and located less than an hour from the regional centre of Bendigo, IDHS is offering a very attractive option to work in a rural setting while having access to all the facilities and services of a large regional centre.

Grade 1 Physiotherapist – Part-time (0.8), Ongoing

IDHS is going through an exciting period of organisational transformation and we are currently seeking a Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our team.  The primary role of the Grade 1 Physiotherapist is to provide physiotherapy services for all aged care residents as well as for acute, TCP and outpatient clients when required.  The position will work collaboratively with other allied health professionals to ensure best possible client outcomes through the development of coordinated care plans.  If you are committed to helping patients and clients achieve life-long health and wellbeing in an environment that respects each individual’s rights, needs and choices we would love to hear from you!

All appointments to IDHS are subject to a satisfactory police check.

Key selection criteria

• Eligibility to be registered as a Physiotherapist under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated high level of interest in community/outpatients/ rehabilitation/aged care physiotherapy services
• Demonstrated competence in assessing and providing clinical treatment to clients according to recognised professional and ethical standards
• Demonstrated understanding of health and related issues experienced by elderly people, people with disabilities and their carers
• Demonstrated high level of inter-personal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with consumers, the community, service providers and other agencies
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and motivated and to manage time effectively
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence

Grade 1 Physiotherapist Position Description

To apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, your resume and a statement addressing the key selection criteria to recruitment@idhs.vic.gov

Applications close on 5 February 2018

For further information, please contact Dallas Coghill, Director Clinical and Community Services by phone – 5431 7007 or e-mail – dcoghill@idhs.vic.gov.au

Please direct any enquires to:

Recruitment 

Inglewood & Districts Health Service

3 Hospital Street

Inglewood VIC  3517

Tel: 03 5431 7000

Fax: 03 5431 7004

Email: recruitment@idhs.vic.gov.au

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