MERCY HEALTH

MERCY CARE CENTRE - YOUNG
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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Physiotherapist Grade 1/2

Transition Care Program (TACP)

Position title: / Physiotherapist Grade 1/2 / Employee name:
Entity/Group:
Location: / Mercy Care Centre
Young / Date:
Position reports to:
Responsible to: / Manager TCP
Operations Manager/ DON / Positions reporting to this one: / None
Position Purpose: /
  • The Physiotherapist Grade 1/2 encompasses a clinical caseload and clinical supervision of Grade 1 Physiotherapists if required and Physiotherapy students/Allied Health Assistants. Physiotherapist ½ 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 and practising within the core values of Mercy Health. This position is essentially for TACP (Transitional Aged Care Program) and possibility of work in other areas as required. The Grade 1/2 Physiotherapist will act as a role model by encouraging a best practice philosophy amongst staff and will be expected to demonstrate a high level of skill.

Qualifications & Requirements: /
  • Recognised Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Current Physiotherapy Registration with NSWPhysiotherapy Registration Board
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence (or equivalent) with no restrictions
  • Experience in varied clinical areas
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • A willingness to assume the duties of a higher grade as required

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 / Demonstrated higher level of skills in clinical decision making, problem identification analysis and interpretation of clinical data
Demonstrates effective leadership by being approachable, fair and adaptable in an ever-changing environment / 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 / Standard Measures / Key Activities
MERCY VALUES
Promote and uphold the Values and Mission of Mercy Health and Aged Care / The values of MCC are incorporated into daily work practices / 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
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Promotes sound managerial strategies to ensure excellence of patient care within a harmonious environment /
  • Consistently demonstrates managerial competence within the department
/ Assists with the day to day management of the team
Provide support to the TACP Manager/Case Manager
Encourages sensible use of consumables, aware of budgetary constraints
Maintains a portfolio within the department
Displays a willingness to take on higher duties as delegated.
CLINICAL CARE
Provides appropriate quality clinical care service delivery / Quality Physiotherapy is provided within the policies and procedures of Young Mercy Care Centre and Physiotherapy APA guidelines
The patient’s medical record demonstrates documentation of appropriate levels of assessment, treatment, planning and consultation with family, the multidisciplinary team and relevant others. / Demonstrates competence in assessing and delivering high quality physiotherapy using evidence-based practice
Provided patients with appropriate equipment to facilitate safe discharge
Demonstrates appropriate prioritisation of caseload
Display understanding of the issues of acute and sub-acute 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/networks when necessary
Acts as a role model in providing customer service and by encouraging a best practice philosophy
Provides appropriate patient education with assistance if needed
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Ensure all services and practices are delivered with strong focus in individual client needs / Care is planned with consideration to individual needs
Minimal customer complaints
Pro active in managing potential customer complaints / Involves patients, family and/significant others in the plan and implementation of care
Demonstrates an ability to liaise with all services when acting as a patient advocate
Able to diffuse potentially difficult situations with patients and their families
COMMUNICATION
Ensure effective lines of communication are maintained to ensure optimal service and patient care. / 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 / Documentation provides an accurate and objective account of the patient’s period of hospitalisation and occasions of care
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
TEAM WORK
Be pro-active in promoting team development within the department / Contribute to a strong team approach
Develops and fosters a clinical workplace interest
Contributes to a work rotation system
Awareness of and compliance with discrimination, harassment and bullying policies and procedures / Contributes to staff unit meetings and hospital forums
Keeps updated with the memos of the facility and wider Organisation
Displays flexibility in regards to work division and rotation arrangements
Demonstrates the ability to manage time effectively
EDUCATION
Provides clinical supervision to both Grade 1 Physiotherapists and undergraduate physiotherapy students / Effective and appropriate clinical supervision
Acts as a role model by encouraging a best practise philosophy
Demonstrates a higher level of skill than that of a lower GradePhysiotherapist
Displays a willingness to share knowledge and skills / Provides clinical and professional mentoring for lower Grade Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants.
Provides clinical supervision for undergraduate physiotherapists
Plan and develop the inservice program for TACP clients.
Contribute to inhouse training of hospital staff
Incorporate customer education in service delivery
Participate in health education programs
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Promotes a working environment supporting OH&S and Infection control practices / Comply with risk management policies and procedures
Demonstrates awareness of equipment guidelines
Active involvement in health and safety issues
Care is provided within Infection Control guidelines and standards / Completion of accurate incident reports
Takes due care of all equipment
Identifies, minimises 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
QUALITY
Maintains a high standard of care by promoting quality improvement programs / Demonstrates an understanding of the EQuIP accreditation process
Seeks to continually improve standards within the unit / Identifies areas for improvement in the department
Participates actively in quality improvement activities
Takes responsibility for incorporating recommendations into daily practice
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Promotes professional development of self and colleagues / Achievement of satisfactory performance appraisals
Provides contemporary evidenced based physiotherapy
Demonstrates a commitment to promoting education activities within unit, hospital and community
Readily shares knowledge and skills and offers support to 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
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