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 full-time, Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the acute allied health team at Richmond.

In this full-time Grade 2 Physiotherapist role, you will be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services in a 26 bed ICU as well as rotating across the cardiac, CCU, head and neck, thoracic and vascular wards. This role also involves participation in the supervision of junior rotating staff and students as well as involvement in quality initiatives. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm and weekends are 1 in 3 (same hours) with rostered weekdays off in lieu.

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

You will make an impact by:

• Providing a high standard of individually tailored clinical care 
• Integrating allied health into the clinical care team within the inpatient ward
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• Provision of supervision of junior staff and students to support growth and learning
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills
• Effectively managing a mixed clinical caseload
• Participating in personal and professional development opportunities
• Demonstrating involvement and participation in quality improvement initiatives and projects

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least 2 years acute hospital experience in the areas of ICU and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• A flexible mindset to meet the many clinical needs of patients
• The natural ability to be proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands
• An ability to participate in rotating rosters, including some weekend shifts

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

• 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
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Generous support for CPD activities

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 talent@epworth.org.au 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.