Physiotherapist Casual

Your role at St John of God Bunbruy Hospital

The Allied Health department at St John of God Bunbury is a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients from a wide range of backgrounds. We are currently seeking

Casual Physiotherapists with weekend availability to join our multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you will provide clinical physiotherapy services using evidence-based practices, ensuring adherence to the Australian Physiotherapy Association Code of Conduct and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

Our hospital offers a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services to inpatients, including acute medical care, palliative care, and pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation. As a Grade 1 Physiotherapist, you will benefit from strong mentoring, peer support, and clear pathways for professional development, enabling you to grow and excel within your career.

Casual Hours are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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.
• Assist with education and training programs for students as requested.
• 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.
• Attend staff meetings and present at professional development sessions as required.
• Delegate to other staff members where appropriate e.g. Allied Health Assistants, or students.
• Liaise with other staff and educate staff about patient/client care.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, their families, staff and external health professionals and agencies to ensure quality patient management.
• Attends relevant training sessions offered by SJGHC. Satisfactory completion of all annual mandatory and unit based competencies as required.
• Accepts responsibility for maintaining and strengthening own professional knowledge and expertise. Maintenance of own continuing professional development portfolio as required.

The successful candidate will hold current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have experience delivering physiotherapy services within relevant clinical settings, including hydrotherapy treatments.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary 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

• Salary: $55.81 to $78.48 per hour (inclusive of casual loading), plus 12% superannuation
• Casual position available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• A welcoming and supportive culture
• Highly competitive salary and entitlements
• Collaborative leadership team
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Marieke Bakker, Senior Physiotherapist, on 9722 1654

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

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.