New Graduate Physiotherapist Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title: New Graduate Physiotherapist

 

Reporting to: Directors (Mark Zampatti and Cherise Garner), Practice Manager (Fiona Slater)

 

Overview of Position                             

As a Physiotherapist, you are responsible for providing an outstanding level of care for clients at Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic. You actively seek to develop your expertise and techniques to align with our philosophy of care, and concentrate your efforts on providing specialist skill and expertise with our clients. You enthusiastically participate in activities to improve your client caseload, and contribute to overall learning and development of other team members, always acting in the best interest of Corio Bay Sports Treatment Clinic Colac.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Area

Task

Weight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Client Management

Responsible for the provision of client services including but not limited to:

·       Thorough Assessment

·       Appropriate treatment

·       Provide management plans

·       Exceed client expectations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               60%

Ensure confidentiality is maintained always

Actively promoting preventative maintenance care and early intervention

Changing own linen,  keeping room organised and tidy

Using appointment scripts and applying treatment programs as outlined on the CBSTC site

Aiming to connect with clients on a personal level, being considerate and understanding of their needs, whilst maintaining personal boundaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

  External Engagement

Writing Letters

·       Letters to referrer and other health professionals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                25%

Writing reports for referrers and other health care practitioners involved in your client’s care including:

·       Medicare

·       Return to work

·       Legal reports

Liaise with medical practitioners, Podiatrist, Psychologists, Chiropractors etc. and promote cooperative professional relationships

Engage in promotional events that may be held off premises (complete 2 talks per year e.g. to a local football club)

Contribute to CBSTC’s social media presence

Actively seek referral opportunities including new referrals to CBSTC and referrals to other health professionals in our network

Performance Management

Teamwork:

·       Actively seek ways to improve your work environment and relationship with team mates

·       Contribute to the learning and development of other team members – provide 1 inservice per year

·       Assist with reception tasks as may be required from time to time

10%

Accountability

·       Complete google sheet by 2.00pm Mondays.

·       New client checklist must be up to date by 2.00pm Mondays.

·       Adhere to documented and undocumented clinic policies and procedures

·       Obtain feedback from clients about your level of service and care

Security: uphold security measures in the areas of clinical records, intellectual property, equipment

Development:

·       Commit to the ongoing improvement of the business by recommending ways to do things better, training suggestions, and ideas to improve client experience

·       Monitor your performance with reference to key performance indicators (KPI’s) and targets

·       Attendance to and active contribution in team and individual meetings

Culture:

·       Be an active ambassador for the courtesy system

·       Contribute to the positive, healthy culture of the clinic

CPD

·       Undertake activities to develop and maintain professional/clinical knowledge and skills at an acceptable level, maintaining awareness of current best practice

·       Undertaking all requirements for practice as described by AHPRA, including CPR and first aid updates

·       We will fund 50% of two course relevant to your practice at the clinic /year up to $1000.

 

 

5%

 

 

Desired Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia

Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association

All of these are payable by the employee (or mutual agreeance of both parties)

 

 

 

Desired Skills and Abilities

Skill/ Ability

Level of importance

(high/med/low)

Communication (written)

High

Communication (Oral e.g. phone manner)

Very High

Client awareness / interpersonal skills

Very High

Initiative / problem solving

High

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

High

Ability to make decisions

High

Ability to take direction

Medium

Knowledge of client management database

Medium

Ability to prioritise and manage tasks

Very High

Computing skills

High

Typing skills

medium

Personal presentation and grooming

High

Contribution to business continual improvement

High

 

 

Additional Relevant Documentation:

  • Clinic culture Policies (on hub)
  • Practitioner Key tasks
  • Contract

 

Acknowledgment:

I have read and agree to this positions description, and undertake to fulfil these requirements to the best of my ability.

 

Signed:                                                                   Witnessed:

             _______________________                                   _________________

Date :                                                                       Date:

 

           ________________________                                   _________________

Contact Us

Phone 03 5232 2400

Fax 03 5231 5347

Email [email protected]

Location
26 Miller St
Colac, VIC 3250

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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