THE ROLE:

An opportunity has arisen for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the paediatric Rehabilitation Team for a Full time position for a fixed term (6 months, parental leave replacement). The Grade 2 physiotherapist will provide physiotherapy services to children and adolescents as part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation service at Royal Children’s Hospital.
The role sits within the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS), which is a state-wide specialist service that caters for the complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents and is aimed at functional maximisation. The VPRS at The Royal Children’s Hospital has rehabilitation beds located in the main hospital, and a large community based service. The caseload is varied and includes goal-based interventions for children following acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopaedic surgery, multi-trauma, spasticity management in cerebral palsy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other complex medical conditions.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL HAVE:

• A physiotherapy degree qualification from an accredited course/university
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Satisfy the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice Guidelines
• Uphold the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct
• Clinical experience in the rehabilitation management of children and/or adolescents
  To view the position description please click here
  For further information please contact:
  Erin Mulling, Senior Physiotherapist on 93459300
  Neil Wimalasundera Director of Paediatric Rehabilitation on 93455210