Physiotherapy Assistant

Job Details • Hollywood, FL

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About The Position

At Hollywood Private Hospital, we offer a full range of Allied Health services, including, dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work and speech pathology. 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-centered 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 balance exercises. Maintaining all professional and safety standards when dealing with patients ensuring care is consistent with best possible quality care provision

Requirements

• 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
• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have completed, or are working towards, a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance and / or who are currently completing an undergraduate allied health university degree will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Applying and maintaining a working knowledge of Physiotherapy policies and procedures relevant to the areas of work.
• 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 balance exercises.
• Maintaining all professional and safety standards when dealing with patients ensuring care is consistent with best possible quality care provision

Benefits

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs.
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers.
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed