Physiotherapist - Care at home

Physiotherapist – GEM and Service - Grade 2

• Permanent position | 40hrs hours a week with monthly day off | Enjoy stability
• Peter James Centre | Close to cafes and shops | Car-parking on site
• Versatile patient loads, regular mentoring and training opportunities
• Get access to Fitness passport | Join an organisation that support your growth

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our Care at Home program, based at the Peter James Centre, following an internal promotion. As part of the dynamic GEM and service within the at home program directorate, you will play a key role in delivering hospital-level, patient-centred care in the comfort of clients' homes. This service provides comprehensive multidisciplinary support, including Geriatrician/Rehab Physician oversight, nursing and full allied health input, with patients receiving daily visits for approximately two weeks post-discharge. You will work with a highly varied caseload across the eastern catchment, offering significant versatility in the types of patients you see and the care required, giving you strong clinical breadth and autonomy in your day-to-day practice. Daily team meetings and collaborative sessions with the multidisciplinary team foster strong engagement, shared decision-making and consistently high-quality patient care. You'll also have regular engagement with the broader Physiotherapy department to support your ongoing professional development. On-site Grade 3 senior clinicians provide supervision and guidance, and you'll have opportunities to supervise Grade 1 staff, students and AHAs, as well as contribute to quality improvement activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in communication, dynamic risk assessment, dignity of risk and person-centred goal setting while working within a supportive and highly engaged team.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 
• Current registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) 
• Demonstrated skills in the physiotherapy management of GEM and Rehabilitation caseloads 
• Ability to meet all the requirements as outlined in the position description roles and responsibilities 
• Ability to work autonomously given you will be working with patients in their own homes away from other staff members 
• Full Victorian Driver's License (with no restrictions) 
• A strong commitment to high quality care 
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Candice Fergeus

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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day