Stepping Forward Therapy Services Paediatric  Physiotherapy  Suite  1/  660  Canterbury  Rd,    

Surrey  Hills  VIC    3127  Ph:  03  9899  4004  Fax:  03  9899  4006  

www.steppingforward.com.au  

 

POSITION  DESCRIPTION  

Position  Title:  Physiotherapist  (Paediatrics)  Grade  1  

Permanent  Part-­‐time  position  (3-­‐4  days  per  week),  negotiable.  

Stepping  Forward  Therapy  Services  has  just  made  available  an  exciting  new  opportunity  for  a  Physiotherapist  seeking  more  experience  in  paediatrics  to  join  our  dynamic  and  dedicated  team  in  Surrey  Hills.  The  successful  applicant  will  have  the  opportunity  to  work  with  babies,  through  to  adolescents,  assessing  and  treating  a  wide  range  of  conditions.    

We  are  looking  for  an  enthusiastic  Physiotherapist  with  a  sound  working  understanding  of  a  range  of  paediatric  conditions,  both  neurological  and  musculoskeletal,  seeking  experience  in  assessment  and  treatment  of  children  from  infancy  to  adolescence.  This  position  involves  clinic  and  communi-­‐ty  visits.  

Our  clinic  is  a  well  equipped  facility,  providing  therapists  with  a  great  environment  for  functional  assessment  and  opportunities  to  deliver  play  based  therapy  and  engaging  therapy  programs.  With  experienced  Physiotherapists  on  our  team,  not  to  mention  Occupational  Therapist  and  Orthotist  at  the  same  clinic,  interdisciplinary  support  and  professional  development  is  provided.  

Stepping  Forward  Therapy  Services  recognizes  the  specialized  nature  of  paediatrics,  and  therefore  this  position  offers  substantial  support  and  professional  development  opportunities  to  assist  in  meeting  our  philosophy  of  best  practise.      Description  of  Clinical  Responsibilities    

o Clinical  expertise  in  the  assessment,  treatment  and  management  of  infants,  children  and  adolescents  within  the  clinic  setting  and  in  the  community.  

o Community  based  therapy  sessions  for  children  at  home/school/broader  community,  in-­‐cluding  travel.    

o Equipment  prescription,  sourcing  and  sourcing  funding  as  required.  (Including  orthotic)  o Multi-­‐disciplinary  team  liaising  and  reporting  as  required.  

o Report  writing,  assessments  and  submissions  as  required.  Experience  in  Standardised  As-­‐sessment  delivery  and  soring,  preferred.    

o Participation  in  professional  development  program.  (This  position  includes  regular  mentor-­‐ing  and  support.  Professional  Development  is  encouraged  at  Stepping  Forward  Therapy  Services,  and  the  Physiotherapist  may  apply  for  financial  support  for  relevant  courses,  etc.)  

o Accurate  and  up-­‐to-­‐date  record  keeping  and  correspondence.  o Caseload  management.    

o Administration  tasks  such  as  letters  and  reports  required  to  support  all  physiotherapy  re-­‐lated  work.    

Stepping Forward Therapy Services Paediatric  Physiotherapy  Suite  1/  660  Canterbury  Rd,    

Surrey  Hills  VIC    3127  Ph:  03  9899  4004  Fax:  03  9899  4006  

www.steppingforward.com.au  

 

o Marketing  and  Promotion  tasks  as  set  by  the  Director.    

Selection  Criteria:  

• Professional   registration   as   a   Physiotherapist   with   the   Physiotherapy   Board   of   Australia  through  the  Australian  Health  Practitioner  Regulation  Agency  (AHPRA)  

• Clinical  expertise  and  theoretical  knowledge  in  the  assessment  and  management  of  infants,  children  and  adolescents  

• Excellent  written  and  verbal  communication  skills  

• Excellent  organisational  and  time  management  skills  

• Participation  in  continuous  quality  improvement  processes  

• Commitment  to  continuing  professional  development  

• Demonstrated  understanding  of  manual  handling  risk  reduction  

• Driver’s  License  and  car.  

• Computer  literacy  (at  least  intermediate  skill  level  in  MS  Word)    

• Current  Working  With  Children  Check  and  Police  Check.    

• Preference  will  be  given  to  applicants  who  demonstrate  commitment  to  delivering  a  high  quality  of  care.  This  role  is  suitable  for  a  Physiotherapist  who  has  had  experience  working  with  children  in  an  undergraduate  or  post  graduate  capacity.  

 

Enquires:  

Please  contact  Audrey  Lee,  Principal  Physiotherapist  between  Tuesdays  and  Thursdays.  Ph:  03  9899  4004.    All  other  enquires  and  applications  should  be  forwarded  to:  applications@steppingforward.com.au.      All  applications  need  to  include  your  cover  letter  addressing  the  position  description  and  resume.  Applications  will  be  accepted  until  5pm,  Friday  7th  October,  2016.    Only  short-­‐listed  candidates  will  be  contacted.    

To  view  more  about  Stepping  Forward  Therapy  Services  see  our  website:    www.steppingforward.com.au.