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Your role at St John of God Richmond Hospital We are seeking applications for an Exercise Physiologist – Grade 1 to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis. Graduates are encouraged to apply! We provide specialised services in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression, drug and alcohol addictions and older adult mental health and deliver personalised programs to help you live a happy, healthy and fulfilled life The Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical exercise physiology services to clients/patients using evidence based clinical practice skills. The Position Demonstrated ability to prescribe, deliver and supervise individual and group remedial and maintenance exercise programs for patients attending the service, including but not limited to gym and/or hydrotherapy. Contributes to the delivery of high quality, compassionate, safe clinical services within a range of settings i.e. Inpatient, Outpatient, or home/community-based settings. Responsible for completing appropriate administrative duties arising from each session instructed. This requires liaison with the office administration team, reporting of statistical data and completion of clinical documentation. Develop appropriate treatment goals and plans for all patients/clients in collaboration with other team members. Active participation in the multidisciplinary team. Referrals to external agencies are initiated in a timely manner. Uses an evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical care and service development. We are seeking a qualified Exercise Physiologist with a tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, or a related field, with eligibility for accreditation in Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). The ideal candidate will have experience in assessments, exercise prescriptions, monitoring and progressions for special population using evidence-based practices. Successful applicants must be eligible for a Medicare Provider Number and hold a valid Pool Lifeguard Certification. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Hourly rate: $47.49 to $ 52.30 plus 12% Superannuation Casual position | Weekday and Weekend shifts available As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance For enquiries contact Amanda LeRoy, Deputy Allied Health Manager on (02) 4570 6244. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes and advertisement may close prior to listed date At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.