EXPERIENCE)

Department: Physiotherapy
Reports to: Physiotherapy Manager
Position Summary: To provide Physiotherapy services to acute, midwifery, community
outpatients, rehabilitative services and Transitional Care Program,
emergency department and aged Care.

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in th

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in th

RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Provide physiotherapy services, as rostered, to patients in acute wards,
the Community Rehabilitation Centre, Midwifery, Inpatient Subacute Unit,
Transitional Care Program (TCP), Aged Care, Community Outpatients,
Pediatrics, Emergency Department and Hydrotherapy, on a rotational

basis.

• To make an assessment of patient’s conditions, establish treatment goals

and implement techniques by which these goals shall be met in clinical

practice.

• To provide physiotherapy management for clients in both an individual

and/or group setting, as per rotation/roster.

• Participate in prenatal/postnatal management and New Mother’s classes

as required.

• Provision of outreach services.
• Participate in teaching and education programs for nursing, allied health

and other hospital staff in relation to physiotherapy, including back care
and correct lifting seminars. Swan Hill District Health implements the No

Lifting policy.

• To provide recommendations, advice and assistance to other staff, clients

and carers with regard to manual handling, patient mobility and

use/application of equipment.

• To prescribe and assist in the provision of appropriate aids and

equipment.

• Perform other related duties as directed by the Executive Officer and

Physiotherapy Manager.

• In rotation with other physiotherapy staff, to provide a weekend service as

required.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

• Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work.

• Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably

practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.

• Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the

Emergency Procedures Manual.

• Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.

Prompt Doc No: SHDH0198814 v1.3
First Issued: 31/01/2023 Last Reviewed: 31/01/2023
Version Changed: 19/12/2024 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED
& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: October 2017, January 2018, Sept 2018, Jan 2020, Feb 2021, July 2021
Current: MARCH 2022, May 2023
Emma Pay
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0198814 v1.3
First Issued: 31/01/2023 Last Reviewed: 31/01/2023
Version Changed: 19/12/2024 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED

RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Provide physiotherapy services as rostered to patients in acute wards,
Community Rehabilitation Centre, Midwifery, Inpatient Subacute Unit,
Transitional Care Program (TCP), Aged Care, Community Outpatients,

Paediatrics, Emergency Department and Hydrotherapy.

• To make an assessment of patient’s conditions, establish treatment goals

and implement techniques by which these goals shall be met in clinical

practice.

• Participate in prenatal/postnatal management and New Mother’s classes

as rostered.

• Provision of outreach services.
• Participate in teaching and education programs for nursing, allied health

and other hospital staff in relation to physiotherapy, including back care
and correct lifting seminars. Swan Hill District Health implements the No

Lifting policy.

• To provide recommendations, advice and assistance to other staff, clients

and carers with regard to manual handling, patient mobility and

use/application of equipment.

• To prescribe and assist in the provision of appropriate aids and

equipment.

• Perform other related duties as directed by the Executive Officer and

Chief of Physiotherapy.

• In rotation with other physiotherapy staff, to provide a weekend service as

required.

OUR PURPOSE: CONNECTED CARE / BEST EXPERIENCE

SHDH commits to meet the growing health care needs of our community
through our new vision to provide better connected care and to achieve the
best care experience.
Privacy and Confidentiality: SHDH are committed to protecting patient and staff privacy and
confidentiality, as it is an important aspect of our commitment to providing
high quality services. In accordance to both the Health Records Act and the
Information Privacy Act, information should only be used and disclosed for
the primary purpose of its collection.
Each employee has a responsibility to adhere to SHDH’s Privacy and
Confidentiality Policy, as it is a condition of employment. Any breach of the
rules of privacy and/or confidentiality relating to health service business,
patients or medical records will result in disciplinary action.
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0198813 v1.2
First Issued: 31/01/2023 Last Reviewed: 31/01/2023
Version Changed: 19/12/2024 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED
Mandatory Training: All employees must be aware of and complete designated mandatory training
within the required time frame.

SAFETY: RESPONSIBILITIES: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVERY STAFF MEMBER TO:

• Take reasonable care for your safety and the safety of others while at

work.

• Report accidents, incidents and potential hazards as soon as reasonably

practicable to your supervisor and record on VHIMS reporting system.

• Advise your supervisor if you have an injury or illness that may affect your

ability to perform the inherent requirements of your position.

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures as detailed in the

Emergency Procedures Manual.

• Complete all Mandatory training requirements as identified and directed.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all SHDH O.H.

& S. online Policies and Procedures.
Asset Management: Staff with asset management responsibilities are required to adhere to the
Asset Management Policy and Protocols.
Review: Completion of My Work Plan on a yearly basis.
Previous Revision dates: Nov 2017, Jan 2018, Sept 2018, Jan 2020, Feb 2021, July 2021
Current: Mar 2022, Feb 2023
Emma Pay
Prompt Doc No: SHDH0198813 v1.2
First Issued: 31/01/2023 Last Reviewed: 31/01/2023
Version Changed: 19/12/2024 UNCONTROLLED WHEN DOWNLOADED