Physiotherapist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Mercy Health Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Mercy Health is looking for an exceptional Physiotherapist (Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 Grade 3 equivalent) with experience in the aged care sector to join our team at Our Lady Mercy Place Harris Park.

 33 hours per week with flexibility to increase

Permanent Fixed Term Contract (18 months) with view for extension Located at Mercy Place Harris Park, Sydney

IN THIS ROLE:
You will use your clinical expertise and skills to provide highly responsive person-centred care including:

Working independently and professionally to undertake high-quality assessments and treatments to residents, to maximise function, independence and quality of life Apply specialist knowledge and expertise to deliver one on one treatments Deliver services within our wellness and enablement program within the wellness centre Provide clinical education to staff on manual handling and falls prevention

You will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and apply effective communication skills to participate in planning for resident care, service development and quality improvement. Oversee Allied Health Assistants, where required.

ABOUT YOU:

Recognised tertiary qualification and current full Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated record of achievement and experience working in Residential Aged Care Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to ongoing professional development Professional written, oral and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy Current National Police Check Certificate Current Driver’s Licence, if role involves working across multiple sites.

ABOUT US:

 Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

 Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

 Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements. Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation). Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

Contact Details

Heather Story, National Manager Integrated Care Programs Email address -

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