Physiotherapist - Aged and Acute Complex Care

Physiotherapist – Aged and Acute Complex Care

• Ongoing and fixed term full-time, part-time and weekend roles | Inner east location
• Be part of a high-performing Physiotherapy department | Excellent team culture
• Career progression & research opportunities | Join an innovative new model of care

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're thrilled to offer new and unique roles within our General Medicine service and Aged & Complex Care professional stream, where you'll help shape innovative models of care that ensure people receive timely care and support in the right place.

Be part of a team that's exploring fresh approaches to meet the evolving needs of our community. These positions put you at the forefront of change from day one

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you'll enjoy opportunities to mentor students and supervise Grade 1 clinicians, while working alongside a dynamic, passionate team committed to excellence in care.

Two weekday roles are primarily based at Box Hill Hospital and are on-going. We additionally have a parental leave role based at our Angliss site that is fixed term 0.53 EFT and weekend opportunites across multiple sites inclusive of Box Hill Hospital.

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 physiotherapy management of General Medical and General Surgical caseloads
• Ability to meet all the requirements as outlined in the position description roles and responsibilities
• 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.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: brice Summers 

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Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

Our Values in Action:

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