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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  2  

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

Stepping  Forward  Therapy  Services  are  looking  for  a  Physiotherapist  experienced  in  Paediatrics  to  join  our  dynamic  and  dedicated  team  in  Surrey  Hills.  

We  are  seeking  a  passionate  and  energetic  Physiotherapist  with  experience  in  assessment  and  treatment  of  children  from  infancy  to  young  adulthood,  and  a  sound  working  understanding  of  a  range  of  paediatric  conditions,  both  neurological  and  musculoskeletal.  

Our  clinic  is  spacious  and  well  equipped,  providing  therapists  a  great  environment  for  functional  assessment  and  opportunities  to  deliver  play  based  therapy  and  engaging  therapy  programs.  Our  facilities  are  shared  with  an  established  occupational  therapist  and  orthotic  team,  and  interdisci-­‐plinary  support  and  discussion  is  promoted.  

 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.  

Conditions  commonly  seen  include,  but  are  not  limited  to:  

§ Plagiocephaly/Brachycephaly/Scaphocephaly.  § Developmental  Delay  in  all  stages  of  development.  § Gait  dysfunction/  Variations  in  typical  gait.  § Hip  Dysplasia  and  Talipes  (CTEV).  § Cerebral  Palsy.  § Muscular  Atrophies  and  Dystrophies.  § Chromosome  abnormalities.    § other  neurological  impairment.  § Musculoskeletal  conditions  pertaining  to  the  paediatric  client.  

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.)  

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 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.    

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.  

• A  minimum  of  5  years  experience  in  paediatrics  is  desirable.  This  position  is  not  suitable  for  new  graduates  or  applicants  with  no  experience  in  paediatric  physiotherapy.  

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  23th  September,  2016.    Only  short-­‐listed  candidates  will  be  contacted.    

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