Physiotherapist Grade 1

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth HealthCare provides integrated clinical pathways across the full continuum of care which includes acute, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and community-based rehabilitation services.

An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and organised Grade 1 Physiotherapist join our incredible team at Epworth!

This is a permanent full time position with an opportunity to participate in our rotational program. As part of the program, the successful candidate will be based across various locations in Melbourne including Richmond, Freemasons (East Melbourne) and Eastern (Box Hill) acute services as well as our rehabilitation sites based in Richmond, Hawthorn and Camberwell. At each site you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that provides strong support for all its staff. 

With access to ongoing professional development opportunities & links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

New graduates are welcome to apply. Please ensure to include a statement of results with your application.

Early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until this role is filled.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing evidence based best practice physiotherapy services to Epworth’s patients
• Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team
• Taking responsibility for allocated departmental portfolios
• Contributing to quality improvement

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Relevant clinical experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and reasoning skills
• An enthusiastic and caring nature
• An empathetic professional with high regard for patients and colleagues
• A willingness to work in a range of clinical environments and specialties (rotations each 4 months)
• Be naturally proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands
• A growth mindset from a personal, professional and service perspective

Position Description       Inherent Requirements       

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
• Current physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance, leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• A great team environment! Epworth strongly values our Allied Health professionals and you will be working in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team with a dedicated supervisor
• Outstanding internal education support dedicated to our Grade 1 Physiotherapist education program
• 5 days plus $1000 annually towards continuous professional development
• Access to Epworth's amazing grants programs after 12 months (includes scholarships, research/innovation & guest speaker grants)

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.