Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Parental Leave Cover

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 Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our highly valued Allied Health team at Epworth Geelong for a fixed-term parental leave cover role (until September 2025). 

At Epworth Geelong our physiotherapists provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services. Patient profiles include but are not limited to, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiorespiratory, general medical, surgical, oncology, pelvic health and pain management.

To be successful in this role you will be a competent clinician who is able to effectively manage a varied clinical caseload. Reporting to the Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy, you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy interventions and management for patients undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Additional responsibilities include staff and student supervision as well as quality improvement activities.

Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, 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
• Providing supervision to junior staff and students

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• At least 3 years of experience working as a physiotherapist in a hospital setting
• A demonstrated ability to manage a varied caseload including trauma, orthopaedics, reconditioning and neurological presentations
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Proven ability to manage a busy clinical load
• 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 with current 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

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 or Hannah Teasdale - Deputy Manager Physiotherapy, Epworth Geelong on (03) 5271 7064

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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.