St George Private Hospital is seeking a motivated and positive team player to join our Physiotherapy Service as a Physiotherapy Assistant! Casual positions available!

About the Role

As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will be responsible for facilitating the effective and efficient operation of the Physiotherapy department through both clinical and non-clinical duties. This will include assisting Physiotherapists in the treatment of patients, with the goals of achieving patient-centred outcomes and improved functional capacity.  

Your role will involve but is not limited to:

• Applying and maintaining a working knowledge of Physiotherapy policies and procedures relevant to the areas of work
• Undertaking non-treatment activities as required such as: preparing and escorting patients for therapy, preparing equipment required for treatment, assisting the physiotherapist in joint therapy sessions, set up and dismantling of group therapy areas/equipment; data collection and entry.
• Under the specific instruction of a Physiotherapist, supervise the practice of established exercise programs, including walking, muscle strengthening, and reconditioning and balance exercises.
• Maintaining all professional and safety standards when dealing with patients ensuring care is consistent with best possible quality care provision

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a patient-first attitude with a desire to assist our team in achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist to deliver individual and group exercise therapy sessions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment to efficiently manage workload demands and priorities
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both within a health care team and with a wide range of patients/consumers
• Demonstrated ability to work within professional and safety standards and identify and escalate risks
• Availability to work weekends

Desirable:

• Previous work experience in a similar role
• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance, or currently completing an undergraduate allied health university degree

What’s in it for you??

• Flexible work practices to best match your work/life balance
• Professional Development – Grow your career across our national network!
• Employee assistance program
• Industry discounts across private health insurance, retail services, financial services and more.

About Our Hospital

St George Private Hospital is one of Australia’s most modern private hospitals – with a strong surgical expertise in cardiac, orthopaedics, cancer care, spinal surgery, endoscopy, aged care, general surgery and obstetrics. Located in Kogarah, 20 minutes from Sydney Airport and 30 minutes from Sydney City, St George Private Hospital serves the diverse population of Sydney’s southern suburbs and is adjacent to The St George Public Hospital - one of Sydney's major university teaching hospitals.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For any enquiries please contact: Rhuta Gole via GoleR@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications close: Thursday the 3^rd of October 2024

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com