Exercise Physiologist

at  St John of God Health Care

Your role at St John of God Frankston Hospital
The Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical exercise physiology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.
Ensures practice is in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

The Position

• Demonstrated ability to prescribe, deliver and supervise individual and group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients attending the service, including but not limited to gym and/or hydrotherapy.
• Contributes to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, safe clinical services within a range of settings i.e. Inpatient, Outpatient, or home/community based settings.
• Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation.
• Develop appropriate treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients in collaboration with other team members.
• Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.
• Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner.
• Uses an evidence-based, problem solving approach to clinical care and service development.
• Demonstrates consolidated, current knowledge of research, evidence based practice in Exercise Physiology and related clinical areas.
• As relevant, supervises and supports Allied Health Assistants and students to deliver effective services.

You will have tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science or similar. Eligible for accreditation with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) and you will be eligible for Medicare Provider number.
To succeed you will have experience in assessment, exercise prescription, monitoring and progressions for special population using evidence-based practices in therapy (e.g. Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac and metabolic conditions) and you will hold current drivers license.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $66,798 to $92,356 plus 11% superannuation (Grade 1)
• Permanent Full/Part time position available
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Flexible work options
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact Natalie Lyle, Manager Allied Health,( 03) 9788 3272
Closing Date : 25th July
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 and Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role

Please refer the Job description for details