EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST

Ongoing Full Time– 76 hours per fortnight

Available from 24th November 2024

An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for anew graduate through to an experienced qualified Exercise Physiologist to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering safe and effective personal care and clinical care, in accordance with the consumer’s needs, goals and preferences to optimise their health and well-being.  You practice and deliver exercise physiology across the subacute, outpatient, aged care, and community based settings within Portland District Health.  You support the development of clinical skills in staff placed under your responsibility.  You contribute to the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department.

About you:

• Possession of a tertiary qualification and accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) with membership and accreditation through Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA).
• Working towards a Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice
• Significant level of clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in exercise physiology.
• Demonstrated sound clinical assessment and analysis skills and knowledge, and ability to implement indicated treatments for individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated sound communication skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to access and utilise organisational IT systems and emerging technologies which are relevant to the completion of clinical care.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from diverse backgrounds.

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About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

How to apply:

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.