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 Geelong provide allied health care to patients on acute medical wards, the inpatient rehab unit and within the outpatient department.  All services are multidisciplinary.

This casual employment opportunity, based at Epworth Geelong, Waurn Ponds, will provide exposure to a wide range of clinical cohorts. You will be responsible for provision of clinical care based on a ISOBAR clinical handover from the routine treating therapist.  You will form a pivital role in the delivery of high quality care to clients at Epworth Geelong as part of the Allied team. 

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!

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.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering excellent evidence based clinical care
• Accurate and clear documentation of clinical intervention
• Providing a clear ISOBAR handover back to the treating clinician
• Using your clinical judgement and enable each patient to achieve their goals in session

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The ability to work well in a team environment
• A conscientious work ethic
• A flexible and strong clinical skill set
• Strong patient focus
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders via email, phone and in person
• Flexibility with consistent mid-week availability

Position Description Physiotherapist Grade 1

Position Description Physiotherapist Grade 2

Position Description Occupational Therapist

Inherent Requirements

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.

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

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