Grade 2 Casual Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics

Job Description :

Casual Weekend Position & Public Holidays

4 - 6 hour shift duration

Flexible roster

Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Weekend team. You will be involved in assessing and treating Orthopaedic and Plastics inpatients on the weekends and public holidays. Applicants will need to have excellent orthopaedic and acute ward skills.

This position is a 4 - 6 hour shift on weekends / public holidays. It is an expectation that staff work a shift every 6 weeks.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research, service improvement and professional development.

Compensation will range from VB1 - VB4 ($45.66579 - $52.49211 per hour + 25% casual loading)

Duties include

• Provide appropriate clinical management for all orthopaedic and plastics patients.
• Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all orthopaedic inpatients.
• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers.
• Advising on the care of orthopaedic inpatients in outlying wards when requested.

Your contribution

What we offer

Physiotherapy Department

The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.​

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

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. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations / vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact : Kathryn Tarrant, Inpatient Orthopaedic Senior,

Position Description

LOCAL WORK ENVIRONMENT

This casual position is located at the Fitzroy Campus of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, particularly on the Neurosciences inpatient wards; and cares for a diverse range of patients who are admitted under the Orthopaedic, Plastics, Rheumatology, Secondary contact Emergency Department and other units as

directed / delegated.

POSITION PURPOSE

Accountable to the Physiotherapy Manager and responsible to the designated Team Leader, this Grade 2 position is responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the patients on units managed by the designated work area. The role also entails supervision of other weekend Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants and taking a leadership role as required.

5. POSITION DUTIES

The delivery of the highest standard of physiotherapy services to the patients at St. Vincent’s Health as directed incorporating the mission and values of the Sisters of Charity :

Provide appropriate clinical management for all patients on units managed by the designated work area as required.

Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all patients.

Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and ward rounds.

Provide a tertiary level of consultancy in outlying wards when requested.

Ensure appropriate coverage of physiotherapy weekend services across Fitzroy campus.

Participate in performance management as required.

Provide supervision for other weekend physiotherapy staff and Allied Health Assistants, as required.

Communicate accurate handover information for ongoing physiotherapy management for all patients.

Ensure continuous Quality Improvement through high quality work practices.

Participate in department quality improvement activities that involve the weekend service.

Active participation in professional on going education and review of current literature.

6. INCUMBENT OBLIGATIONS

Perform duties of the position to best of their ability and to a standard acceptable to SVHM.

Comply with all SVHM policies, procedures, by laws and directions.

Treat others with respect and always behave professionally and in accordance with the SVHM Code of Conduct.

Only access confidential information held by SVHM when this is necessary for business purposes, maintaining the confidentiality of that information once accessed.

Participate in the annual SVHM performance review process.

Display adaptability and flexibility to meet the changing operational needs of the business.

Comply with applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement provisions.

Display a willingness to develop self and seek to improve performance.

Attend clinical orientation upon commencement.

Maintain clinical registration and any required indemnity cover.

Person Centred Care

Ensure consumers receive information in an appropriate and accessible format.

Actively support consumers to make informed decisions about their treatment and ongoing care.

Ensure consumers are aware of their rights responsibilities and how to provide feedback.

Protect the health and safety of self and others, complying with all health and safety related policies, procedures and directions

Complete required Fire and Emergency Training annually

Complete required Workplace Culture and Equity Training annually

Attend general hospital orientation within 3 months of commencement

As required, comply with fit-testing and PPE requirements

Participate in reporting and analysis of safety and quality data including risks or hazards,

Report any hazards, near misses and incidents (regardless of whether an injury occurred or not) into Riskman

Identify and report any variance to expected standard and minimising the risk of adverse outcomes

7. INCUMBENT CAPABILIITY REQUIREMENTS (Level 2)

The incumbent of this position will be expected to possess the following core capabilities :

Capability Demonstrated behaviour

Personal Personal effectiveness Takes responsibility for accurate, timely work results

Learning Agility Identifies personal development needs and seeks information from a range of sources

Outcomes Patient / Resident / client centred Strives to meet and exceed expectations, demonstrating sound judgement

Innovation and Improvement Contributes to improvement by reviewing strengths and weaknesses of current processes

Strategy Driving Results Manages own work load to deliver results

Organisational Acumen Understands the interdependencies between units / departments

People Working with and Managing others Takes responsibility for ensuring productive, efficient teamwork

Collaboration Works collaboratively within and outside the team

Always work within approved scope of practice under supervision by more senior clinical staff as appropriate.

Take personal responsibility for the quality and safety of work undertaken.

Take all necessary care and precautions when undertaking clinical procedures.

Complete annual clinical competencies.

Maintain skills and knowledge necessary to safely and skillfully undertake clinical work.

Consult with peers and other experts and refer to other healthcare workers when appropriate and in a timely manner.

8. SELECTION CRITERIA

8.1 ESSENTIAL REGISTRATION, LICENSE OR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education : Physiotherapy Degree

Short postgraduate courses in relevant areas of physiotherapy

Postgraduate qualification / s in relevant area / s of physiotherapy (desirable)

Membership of the APA and special interest group in relevant area (desirable)

AHPRA Registration

Knowledge & Experience :

Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting, particularly musculoskeletal & Emergency Department

Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to staff development and continuing education

Knowledge of current healthcare trends

Understanding of Quality Improvement and evidence of implementation and evaluation of Quality

Improvement activities

8.2 OTHER NON ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Skills and competencies which the incumbent must possess :

Commitment to the values and health care philosophy of the Sisters of Charity.

Commitment to the Code of Conduct.

Demonstrated ability to facilitate team outcomes in a multi- disciplinary environment

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Commitment to staff development and continuing education

Demonstrated commitment to involvement and encouragement of research activities and professional development

Closing Date :

20 December 2025 11 : 59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan :

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct : View Code of Conduct