The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist position sits within a large multi-disciplinary team, and is responsible for providing Exercise Physiology services to older adults living within their homes and communities. Be a part of a motivated, supportive and dynamic team where innovation and quality improvement activities are encouraged, and opportunities to participate in special interest groups and professional development are also available.

Other benefits include - competitive remuneration, rostered day off, salary packaging benefits, and access to fleet cars for home visits.

You will be responsible for:

The Grade 2 Exercise Physiologist position is funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and is responsible for providing expert clinical assessment and management for clients 65 years and older (50 and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) under CHSP, and also to those in receipt of a home care package.

Merri Health’s Exercise Physiology service is underpinned by a wellness approach, which focuses on clients’ strengths, is goal-directed, and aims to maximise independence and autonomy. The Exercise Physiology service also embraces principles of reablement and restorative care which are time limited and goal-oriented approaches that support older adults to manage their chronic health conditions in order to improve/regain their function. This role will work closely with other Allied Health and Aged Care services across Merri to ensure an integrated and coordinated provision of services. Exercise Physiology services may be provided in either a centre or home-based setting and involves individual and/or group-based modes of delivery.

This role sits within a larger Aged and Primary Care Exercise Physiology service with access to clinical support and development by the Grade 3 Exercise Physiologist.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist.
• Proven experience in completion of physical assessments, development of care plans and implementation of evidence based clinical interventions for clients in the aged population.
• Experience with development, implementation, and evaluation of group programs.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Experience in clinical education of Exercise Physiology students.
• Experience in client self-management strategies, motivational interviewing, and health coaching and lifestyle modification.
• High level organisational skills and computer literacy.

A position description is attached.