St George Private Hospital is seeking motivated and positive team players to join our friendly Physiotherapy Service as a Casual Physiotherapist!

ABOUT YOU

The hospital is recruiting for casual physiotherapists to assist with after hour shifts and weekend cover for our Inpatient surgical and medical wards. You will be providing high quality Physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for inpatients. We are looking for experienced Physiotherapists who thrive in working with a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to upholding and promoting the Ramsay Way core values.
You will bring a strong clinical skillset and must be flexible, team oriented and with strong communication skills.
It’s a great opportunity for returning from parental leave, working around school hours, and anyone seeking flexible arrangements in a fun and supportive environment.

ABOUT US

As allied health professionals, we provide you with a single location to find tailored treatment plans with qualified, experienced multidisciplinary practitioners that support you through prevention, diagnosis, preparation, management and recovery of injury and illness The hospital and is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will be responsible for facilitating the effective and efficient operation of the Physiotherapy department through both clinical and non-clinical duties. This will include assisting Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients, with the goals of achieving patient-centred outcomes and improved functional capacity.

Your role will involve but is not limited to:

• Applying and maintaining a working knowledge of Physiotherapy policies and procedures relevant to the areas of work
• Undertaking non-treatment activities as required such as: preparing and escorting patients for therapy, preparing equipment required for treatment, assisting the physiotherapist in joint therapy sessions, set up and dismantling of group therapy areas/equipment; data collection and entry.
• Under the specific instruction of a Physiotherapist, supervise the practice of established exercise programs, including walking, muscle strengthening, and reconditioning and balance exercises.
• Maintaining all professional and safety standards when dealing with patients ensuring care is consistent with best possible quality care provision