Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals are co-located in the same facility, and opened in 2015. The hospitals provide both public and private services for people living in Perth's eastern suburbs and nearby regional areas. The hospital includes an Accident and Emergency Department, critical care unit, mental health unit, and maternity ward.

Your role

The Physiotherapist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical physiotherapy to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic casual Physiotherapists to provide weekend and public holiday coverage across a range of clinical areas, including:

• Medical and Surgical Wards
• Orthopaedic Wards
• Critical Care Unit
• Emergency Department

In your cover letter, please specify the clinical areas you are interested in and your preferred frequency of availability.

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.
• 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.
• Delegate to other staff members where appropriate e.g. Allied Health Assistants, or students.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, their families, staff and external health professionals and agencies to ensure quality patient management.

Position Requirements

You will hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with experience in provision of Physiotherapy services in relevant clinical settings including the provision of hydrotherapy treatments.

To succeed you will demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary 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

• Casual rate: $53.91 to $75.82 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual positions for public holiday and weekend coverage
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• Free on-site parking
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being program

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly. Apply today! If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

For any enquiries, please contact Erin Cecins, Physiotherapist Manager on (08) 9462 4326.

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.