Job description
- Job Reference No V0291
Join our dynamic team as a Paediatric Physiotherapist, where you’ll play a crucial role in providing high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and management of Paediatric clients aged 0-12 years.
Operating within a multidisciplinary framework and utilising a strength-based approach, you’ll collaborate closely with families, carers, and fellow professionals to deliver evidence-based interventions with measurable outcomes. Exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact within our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide early childhood intervention physiotherapy support within a family-centered framework.
- Collaborate effectively within the multidisciplinary team to address gross motor development needs.
- Undertake comprehensive assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of Paediatric physiotherapy services.
- Supervise students during placements (Grade 2 expectation only) and engage in ongoing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures while staying up-to-date of current healthcare research.
- Manage caseloads efficiently and maintain accurate documentation using relevant databases.
- Actively participate in team meetings, case conferences, and community engagement activities.
About you
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent qualification – Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated experience working with children in a multidisciplinary team setting (0-12 years).
- Proficiency in implementing relevant theoretical frameworks and family-centered approaches.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Good organisational and time management abilities, including a valid Victorian Driver’s License.
Why Choose Us?
- Make an Impact: Work directly with children and families, helping them achieve meaningful participation in their everyday lives.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of over 950 staff across 22 locations, where collaboration and teamwork are key.
- Professional Development: Access ongoing training, education programs, and special interest groups to further develop your skills and expertise.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a part-time position, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
What makes BHN tick?
Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community. BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.
Join Us Today!
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, apply now to become part of our dedicated team at Better Health Network! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to shape the future of Paediatric occupational therapy in our community. For information about the role, contact Kimberley Brown, Program Manager Child, Family, and Adult Therapies 8587 0278 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Paediatric Physiotherapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.
Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.
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