Exercise Physiologist

Part time

4 days/week

Are you looking for an autonomous position working with day rehabilitation and acute inpatients?

We are offering a terrific opportunity for an innovative Exercise Physiologist to be part of the friendly, supportive and highly skilled team at the National Capital Private Hospital. The successful applicant would be involved in providing exercise physiology services to surgical and medical inpatients as well as help to manage and implement the cardiac and orthopaedic day rehabilitation programs.The hours offer some flexibility making them idea for a candidate who is looking for a good work-life balance. The ideal candidate would be able to work 4 days (approximately 16-24hours) per week. There will be the opportunity for further hours if interested.

The National Capital Private Hospital is a modern, progressive acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation hospital of 142 beds located in the southern suburbs of Canberra. The hospital has 8 operating theatres, an intensive care unit, coronary care unit, day surgery unit, medical/rehabilitation and surgical wards.

Essential Criteria

• Current accreditation with ESSA.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage resources efficiently.
• Skills in assessing post-operative and rehabilitation patients.
• Commitment to providing a high level of individualised, innovative treatments.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and quality improvement
• Current police check
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a hospital and treating acute and/or rehabilitation in-patients.
• Experience in running day rehabilitation programs.
• A strong knowledge of common pathologies and orthopaedic and cardiac surgical conditions.
  
  

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
  
  

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

For any enquiries please contact Sarah Bowen, Allied Health Manager: Sarah.Bowen@healthscope.com.au or 6222 6609

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