The Royal Children's Hospital

Physiotherapist

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Location

Prairiewood, NSW, Australia

Physiotherapist

Full time

Minimum 2years experiencein disability sector

Join our Dynamic team inPrairiewood

You will be joining a team of 20 at our Prairiewood site, a highly innovative, experienced, supportive, and social team who provides intervention in our numerous therapy rooms, as well as operating an organisation funded baby clinic to support children under 2 at risk of Cerebral Palsy.

As a therapist at CPA the training, guidance and support received is unmatched. Each therapist is supported by a clinical educator and manager and have an opportunity to explore a caseload filled with their interests and passions to further develop their knowledge,practiceand career.

We have a mixed caseload that ranges from infants through to 65+ which provide our therapists withgreat varietyas well as the opportunity to focus/specialise in smaller areas. Each caseload is varied and ranges in complexity. It can include goal direct intervention, equipment and AT prescription,deliveryand review, as well as community liaison and connection.

What makes CPA special?

  • Professional Developmentwe are a registered training organisation,providing you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.
  • Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary team ,including SP, OT, PT and EP,working collaboratively to providecareto clients
  • A Rewarding Caseloadworkingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, witha direct positive impactonclients'daily experience andindependence
  • Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals
  • Career Growth:adiverse range of career pathways are possible for you including research, clinical governance,specialisationand management opportunities
  • Flexibility:you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressedhoursor negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

What We Offer?

  • Salary:clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformation,please discuss with our recruitment team.
  • Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that
  • Relocation allowance:ifyou'removing for thisrole,we offer anallowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply
  • Tax Benefits:reduceyour taxable incomefurtherwithanoptional $2,650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit
  • Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family
  • A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of leave,12 weeks of parental leave,2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Relevant qualifications in Physiotherapy

  • Evidence of current AHPRA registration

  • A current driver's licenseand your own vehicle

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraitIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are passionate, respectful, ethical,curiousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply through this job advert oremail rachel.jennings@cerebralpalsy.org.au

We are committed to supportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments canbe discussedtocreate asafeandcomfortableworkplace that supportsyourhealth, abilities,andpersonal needs

More information aboutworking for CPA

For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessedthatthis rolerequiresa medium level of physical functionality, more details can be foundhere

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates forthe rightsof clients, we areachild safe organisation and all workersmustadhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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