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 Freemasons is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join our acute physiotherapy service working on the maternity ward in a part-time permanent role.

As a senior clinician, the successful candidate will be a dedicated emerging or experienced leader with impressive clinical credentials across pelvic health in the acute inpatient setting, as well as demonstrated service improvement contributions through quality and/or research initiatives. You are an experienced physiotherapist (minimum 7 years), with a passion for pelvic health physiotherapy in an acute hospital setting.

If you are looking for a senior clinician opportunity in a high functioning allied health department in an outstanding organisation where opportunities abound then we look forward to meeting you!

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing individually tailored best practice physiotherapy care to maternity and pelvic health patients
• Being a self-motivated clinician who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment
• Integrating physiotherapy into the clinical care team on the inpatient maternity ward
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• Effective and results driven leadership in your allied health and physiotherapy portfolios
• Supervising and supporting other physiotherapists, allied health assistants and students
• Active participation in departmental professional development and quality improvement/research activities
• Demonstrating and leading safe practice to mitigate risks in patient care
• Contributing strongly to the positive culture of the physiotherapy and broader allied health team

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Extensive clinical experience as a physiotherapist (minimum 7 years)
• Considerable pelvic health experience, including working on an acute maternity inpatient ward
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications (desirable) or plans to complete
• A demonstrated commitment to relevant professional development
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A passion for patient care and achieving high quality clinical outcomes

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the role is filled.

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council

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
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• 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