Physiotherapist at St John of God Health Care

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

120255.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Patient assessment, Treatment planning, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice, Clinical documentation, Communication, Patient-centered care, Quality assurance, Mentoring students

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Physiotherapist to join St John of God Bunbury on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role offers the chance to work within a welcoming and collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based physiotherapy services to patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected not‑for‑profit health care organisation. The Position Provide high quality evidence based physiotherapy assessments and treatments for all patients/clients, including the provision of hydrotherapy treatments where applicable. Using patient-centered care work with the patient to develop appropriate physiotherapy treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients. Ensure that direct working relationships are established and maintained with multi-disciplinary colleagues and internal/external customers including active participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings. Use of Evidence Based Patient treatment outcome measures and use of patient feedback satisfaction measures and quality assurance activities. Participate in the physiotherapy department weekend roster if required. Assist with education and training programs for students as requested. 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. Attend staff meetings and present at professional development sessions as required. Delegate to other staff members where appropriate e.g. Allied Health Assistants, or students. Liaise with other staff and educate staff about patient/client care. Maintain effective communication with patients, their families, staff and external health professionals and agencies to ensure quality patient management. Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit based competencies as required. Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise. Maintenance of own continuing professional development portfolio as required. All other reasonable duties as directed by the Supervisor/Manager. The successful candidate will hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have experience delivering physiotherapy services within relevant clinical settings, including hydrotherapy treatments. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 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: $85,508 to $120,255 per annum, plus 12% superannuation Fixed term, full time contract, up to 6 months We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Innovative Professional Development opportunities A welcoming and supportive culture Highly competitive salary and entitlements Collaborative leadership team Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Katherine Feddema, Manager, Allied Health, on (08) 9722 1649. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessments and treatments, including hydrotherapy, while working within a multidisciplinary team. Manage patient care plans, complete clinical documentation, and participate in departmental rosters and staff meetings.