Deliver independent, high level Exercise Physiology services for client presentations utilising evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, funding guidelines, service standards and contractual obligations.
Utilize high level communication and negotiation skills with patients and their families, other health professionals, external organizations, referrers, and students to facilitate cooperation, positive relationships and effective service delivery.
Lead and participate in developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of Exercise Physiology services, and undertake clinical service development responsibilities as delegated.
Conduct clinical assessment and analysis, develop and deliver appropriate management plans in accordance with high quality, outcome focused models of care.
Prescribe an evidence based management plan incorporating education and /or exercise prescription as required for clients that are suitable to apply within a home or community based setting.
Promote self-management and ensure health education is a significant component of each client contact.
Regular continuing education in best practice Exercise Physiology for clients with chronic diseases and injuries, particularly the elderly.
Liaise with others involved with the management of shared clients including writing letters, reports, referrals to other professionals for opinion and management, case conferencing as appropriate.
General
Provision of high quality, evidence based services for all clients consistent with accepted professional and organizational policies and procedures.
Ensure that services are provided in a manner respectful of the languages, literacy levels, cultural beliefs and practices of our clients.
Accurately record data as required by agency and funding bodies, and ensure timely follow up on data quality reports as requested by the Team Leader.
Support Aged and Disability program staff in facilitating multidisciplinary student placements.
Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety standards within the organisation to ensure a safe work place.
Adhere to the Organisational and Program policies and procedures.
Support and supervise the practice of Allied Health Assistant staff.
Participate in project work in conjunction with other relevant health professionals.
Participate in relevant networks and forums and maintenance of links with key external agencies.
Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills.
Participate in the Individual Performance Review (IPR) process including the development of annual work plan, ensuring activities are carried out as outlined.
Attend service unit meetings, staff meetings and other organisational meetings as required.
