Exercise Physiologist Casual

Your role at St John of God Bendigo Hospital

You will works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical exercise physiology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. Ensures practice is in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice and SJGHC policies and guidelines.

The Position

• Demonstrated ability to prescribe, deliver and supervise individual and group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients attending the service, including but not limited to gym and/or hydrotherapy.

• Contributes to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, safe clinical services within a range of settings i.e. Inpatient, Outpatient, or home/community-based settings.

• 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.

• Develop appropriate treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients in collaboration with other team members.

• Active participation in the multidisciplinary team.

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science or similar and you will be eligible for accreditation with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

To succeed you will have experience in assessment, exercise prescription, monitoring and progressions for special population using evidence-based practices in therapy (e.g. Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiac and metabolic conditions).

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: $44.68 to $61.78 (includes Casual loading), plus 12% superannuation

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period.

• A welcoming & supportive culture

• Flexible work options

• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave

• Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

For enquiries contact, Berni Thomas, Allied Health Manager on 5434 3466

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

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.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.