Griffith Hospital
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Participating hospital information 2023. Please contact the hospital directly if further information is required.
Address
Manager/Contact
Stephanie Star
Phone: (02) 6969 5648
Fax: (02) 6969 5557
No of FYGs
No of Physios (PT) and Assistants (A)
No of Hospital Beds
FYG Clinical Rotations
The Griffith Base Hospital rotation provides a fantastic opportunity to see a wide variety of clients, with the
rural secondment including:
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Surgical & Medical Inpatients - expected to see include post-op abdominal procedures (laparotomies, anterior resections), pre-op breathing assessments & various other minor procedures.
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General Outpatients, casting & splinting
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Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit
Working Hours
8.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Weekend Shifts
Nil
Evening shifts
Nil
Accommodation
Accommodation (shared) is available on site
Travel
Griffith is approximately a 5-6 hour drive from Sydney; fuel / air fares covered for 1 return trip during the secondment.
Orientation Process
Please contact Stephanie Star (Physiotherapist in Charge) at Griffith Base Hospital, prior to commencing the rotation to Griffith Hospital
Orientation is provided for 1/2 day on the first day of the rotation
Education Programs
Regular departmental in-services and individual tutorials as required.
Pre-Requisites e.g. D/L; Interest in clinical areas relevant to facility
Drivers Licence
Social Activities
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Gyms and indoor pools
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Wineries & restaurants
- Arts & craft markets
- Boutique shopping
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Bush walking
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Cinema and theatre
Support Mechanisms
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The FYG will be working closely with the Senior Physiotherapists on a daily basis
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Informal performance reviews will be ongoing
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Formal reviews will occur at mid & end-points of the rotation
Annual Leave Policy
Annual leave is usually not approved for New Graduates in their first year of work. However, it may be considered under exceptional circumstances, and requires approval from the Department Head