CRVCID 723866
Current vacancies:
- Fremantle RITH, full
time preferred.
- Rockingham RITH,
full time preferred.
Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time
appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or
permanency.
We are seeking motivated Senior
Physiotherapists to join our multidisciplinary
team.
Day in the life of a Rehabilitation in
the Home (RITH) therapist
As
part of the RITH team, you will play a key role in delivering
subacute rehabilitation to patients in the comfort of their own
homes. No two days are the same. You’ll receive referrals
from allied health ward staff, with allocations made daily to your
caseload to ensure patients are seen within one day of hospital
discharge. Working in an interdisciplinary model, you’ll complete
comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments before working with the
patient to establish their rehabilitation SMART goals.
In
this dynamic role, you will experience a diverse range of
rehabilitation categories, including elective joint replacements,
amputees, complex neurology, general reconditioning post extended
hospital stay and many more. You will work with our
Multidisciplinary team on complex discharge planning, connecting
patients with appropriate community supports, and provide essential
carer education, coaching and safety planning. You will also
contribute to multidisciplinary case coordination and
communication, ensuring patients receive safe, person-centred care
that enables rehabilitation at home.
You’ll have access to a work vehicle, laptop,
mobile phone and safety systems to ensure your home visits run
smoothly and safely.
South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) RITH is
a well-established early discharge service. We currently have
8 bases across the metropolitan region. You will be supported
by a Coordinator and P3 neuro physiotherapist, in addition to your
peers, for the more challenging clinical and non-clinical aspects
of your role. Regular professional development is part of a
standard week, with opportunities for quality improvement,
innovation and career development on offer. The
within-team support from Occupational Therapists, Dietitian, Social
Worker, Speech Therapist, Medical Registrar and Allied Health
Assistants will keep you inspired and keen to go to work each
day.
What We Offer
Opportunity to be part of a well-established,
hospital substitution rehabilitation service.
A
supportive, collaborative team focused on delivering high quality
care.
Exposure to diverse rehabilitation experiences
as a clinician.
Inhouse professional development, research and
innovation.
For
further information click
here.
Who We are Looking
For
We
welcome applications from Physiotherapists who
demonstrate:
Strong clinical reasoning, assessment and
problem-solving skills, with experience in both acute settings and
rehabilitation.
A
genuine interest in delivering hospital-level rehabilitation in a
community setting.
Confidence working both autonomously and
collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability
to thrive in dynamic, mobile and virtual care
environments.
A
commitment to safe, person-centred and evidence-based
practice.
Passion for home-based, patient-centred care and
holistic support
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the following
documents:
- A detailed CV that includes
your qualifications, employment history and relevant continuing
professional development (CPD).
- A cover letter (no more than
3 pages) that includes the following:
- An example of a complex
patient you managed within a multidisciplinary team. What
was your evaluation, plan and outcome for this
patient?
- Describe a situation
where you have had conflict with a team member and how you
managed this.
- Identify a contemporary
clinical issue in health services or physiotherapy practice
and outline what steps you would take, or have taken, to
develop a quality improvement initiative to address
this.
- Please provide the names
and contact details of two (2) referees, preferably one
being your current line manager
A separate selection criteria statement is
not required
These documents should be complete and ready to
attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough
time to complete the online application process as you will be
required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Further information
For
enquiries regarding the role or the Rehabilitation in the Home
service, please contact: RITH Coordinator, Johanne
Marias on 9599 4831 or email
Johanne.Marias@health.wa.gov.au
Rockingham Peel Group (RPG) is
part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest
growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two
hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District
Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services
across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital,
Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general
medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient
care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services,
palliative care and allied health services.
Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a
300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged
care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries
and medical services.
SMHS
delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services
within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres
across the southern half of Perth.
Our
vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more
about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every
action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS
encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people
with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities
are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our
workforce.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We are committed to growing the
Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce
Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA
Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA
Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Whilst this selection process will
initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to
fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the
authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
