MERCY HEALTH ALBURY
ALBURY NSW /POSITION DESCRIPTION
Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Position title: / Physiotherapist Level 1/2 / Employee name:Entity/Group:
Location: / Mercy Health Albury
550 Poole St,
Albury 2640
Geriatric Evaluation Management and Rehabilitation Unit and Day Therapy Unit / Date:
Position reports to:
Responsible to: / Allied Health Manager
Health Service Operations Manager / Positions reporting to this one: / Not applicable
Position Purpose: / § The role of the Physiotherapist Level 2 is to provide quality client-focused physiotherapy services to both inpatients in the Geriatric Evaluation Management and Rehabilitation Unit and outpatients in the Day Therapy Unit , ensuring an holistic approach to the patient, their families and others. This position provides a Physiotherapy service with an emphasis on aged care and disability. The Physiotherapist will practice within the core values of Mercy Health and Aged Care. The physiotherapist will form an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be required to provide highly responsive and flexible services to consumers whilst upholding a high level of professionalism
Qualifications & Requirements: / § Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy.
§ Current Physiotherapy Registration with the New South Wales Physiotherapy Registration Board.
§ Current Class C Driver’s Licence.
Resource management: / Total staff management (FTE):
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure: / Not applicable
Personal Competencies required /
Job Competencies Required
¨ Consistently shows respect and compassion to all / ¨ Knowledge and understanding of the Mission, Vision and Values of Mercy Health and Aged Care¨ Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills / ¨ Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with the multi disciplinary team and provide optimal patient care.
¨ Practices with a high level of integrity and professionalism / ¨ Sound working knowledge of current evidence based practices and a commitment to continuing professional development and research
¨ Able to approach conflict openly and with a problem solving approach / ¨ Understanding of and commitment to customer focused service
¨ Willingness to participate and contribute to a learning environment / ¨ Has an understanding and knowledge of OH & S and Infection Control
Key Result Areas / Key Activities / Standard Measures /
MERCY VALUES
Promote and uphold the Values and Mission of Mercy Health & Aged Care Inc. / ¨ Be compassionate and provide support to others.
¨ Consistently shows respect and values each person’s dignity.
¨ Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.
¨ Is accountable for a high standard of care.
¨ Communicates openly and honestly as an effective team member. / ¨ The values of MHAC are incorporated into daily work practices.
CLINICAL CARE
Provide appropriate quality clinical care service delivery / ¨ Demonstrates competence in assessing and delivering high quality physiotherapy in Aged Care using evidence-based practice.
¨ Demonstrates interest in working with older people and people with a disability.
¨ Provides patients with appropriate equipment to facilitate safe discharge.
¨ Demonstrates appropriate prioritisation of caseload.
¨ Displays understanding of the issues of subacute HealthCare and outcome measures for patients.
¨ Patient care is planned in conjunction with the treating multidisciplinary team and clearly documented.
¨ Recognises own level of competence and seeks advice / assistance when necessary.
¨ Acts as a role model in providing customer service.
¨ Provides appropriate patient education with assistance if needed. / ¨ Quality Physiotherapy is provided within the policies and procedures of Albury Mercy Health Service and Physiotherapy APA guidelines.
¨ The patients medical record demonstrates documentation of appropriate levels of assessment, treatment, planning and consultation with family, the multidisciplinary team and relevant others.
CUSTOMER FOCUSEnsure all services and practices are delivered with strong focus in individual client needs. / ¨ Involves patients, family and significant others in the plan and implementation of care.
¨ Incorporates special needs into daily care.
¨ Acts as a patient advocate. / ¨ Care is planned with consideration to individual needs.
¨ Minimal customer complaints.
COMMUNICATIONEnsure effective lines of communication are maintained to ensure optimal service and patient care. / ¨ Documentation provides an accurate and objective account of the patient’s period of hospitalisation.
¨ Liaises with support services to provide optimal patient care.
¨ Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients, families and colleagues.
¨ Is responsible for being proficient in the use of electronic technology required for patient care.
¨ Restricts discussions of patient information to ‘private’ areas.
¨ Privacy of patient records is maintained / ¨ Effective and appropriate patterns of communication are maintained.
¨ Documentation meets all ethical and legal requirements.
¨ Confidentiality of both written and electronic patient information is maintained.
TEAM WORKBe pro-active in promoting team development within the department / ¨ Contributes to staff unit meetings and hospital forums.
¨ Keeps updated with the memos of the Unit and wider Organisation.
¨ Displays flexibility in regards to work division.
¨ Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively. / ¨ Contribute to a strong team approach.
¨ Develops a clinical workplace interest.
¨ Awareness of and comply with discrimination, harassment and bullying policies and procedures.
SAFE ENVIRONMENTPromotes a working environment supporting OH & S and Infection Control practices. / ¨ Completion of accurate incident reports.
¨ Takes due care of all equipment.
¨ Identifies and reports hazards, near misses and injuries immediately.
¨ Attendance at regular Fire, Disaster and Emergency response training.
¨ Responds appropriately to specific patient and community needs regarding potential Infection Control issues.
¨ Adheres to the principles of standard precautions.
¨ Adheres to safe manual handling practices and instructs and advises staff in safe manual handling. / ¨ Comply with risk management policies and procedures.
¨ Demonstrates awareness of equipment guidelines.
¨ Support health and safety representatives.
¨ Care is provided within Infection Control guidelines and standards.
¨ Develops manual handling skills through the Manutention Program.
QUALITYMaintains a high standard of care by promoting quality improvement programs. / ¨ Identifies areas for improvement in the department.
¨ Participates in quality improvement activities.
¨ Takes responsibility for incorporating recommendations into daily practice. / ¨ Demonstrates an understanding of the EQuIP accreditation process.
¨ Seeks to continually improve standards within the unit.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTPromotes professional development of self and colleagues. / ¨ Participates in the performance evaluation processes annually.
¨ Regular attendance and participation in in-service education.
¨ Demonstrates responsibility for professional development.
¨ Actively participates in the orientation of staff/students.
¨ Actively participates in delivery of inservice training within the hospital and in Health Education programs. / ¨ Achievement of satisfactory performance appraisals.
¨ Provides contemporary, evidenced based physiotherapy.
¨ Demonstrates a commitment to promoting education activities within unit, health service and community
¨ Readily shares knowledge and skills and offers support to colleagues.
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Mercy Health Albury Physiotherapist Level 2 Year 1/2