Physiotherapist Grade 1 - Rotational

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.

An exciting opportunity exists for a rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our highly valued Allied Health team at Epworth Geelong. At Epworth Geelong, our physiotherapists provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services. The Physiotherapy team delivers care as part of the wider Multidisciplinary Allied Health team. Patient profiles include but are not limited to, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiorespiratory, general medical, surgical, oncology and pain management. This Grade 1 rotating position would commence on the 29 bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Epworth Geelong.  The role would be well supported by a Grade 3 and Grade 2 physiotherapist and work alongside Allied Health Assistants and the broader Allied Health team. 

To be successful in this role you will be a competent clinician who is able to effectively manage a varied clinical caseload with the support of a Grade 2 and Grade 3 clinician.  You will be focused on optimal clinical outcomes, evidenced based practice and excellent patient experience.  You will demonstrate a motivation for ongoing learning, a willingness to always ask questions and an openness to feedback.  

Reporting to the Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy, you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy interventions and management for patients receiving rehabilitation care at Epworth Geelong.  In future rotations, you will have the opportunity to work within the acute medical ward and support colleagues in the acute surgical and neurology units, the Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department.   Additional responsibilities include Allied Health Assistant supervision as well as quality improvement activities.

Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities, as well as links to the wider Epworth network and an active Allied Health Social Club, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering excellence in clinical care aligned with best practice
• Demonstrating an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving
• Confidently liaising with all stakeholders to ensure patient care is optimised
• Demonstrating an excellent work ethic and a desire to do your best each day

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working as a physiotherapist in a hospital setting (desirable)
• Exposure to and demonstrated experience delivering sub-acute clinical care
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to manage a busy clinical load confidently prioritising tasks as required
• Excellent time management skills and a high attention to detail in all aspects of your work

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

• A Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Physiotherapy AHPRA registration
  
   

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.