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.

Two exciting opportunities exist for Grade 2 Physiotherapists experienced in orthopaedic physiotherapy to join the Allied Health Team at Epworth Rehabilitation. These roles are full-time fixed term positions (parental leave cover) until June 2026. 

One clinical role is responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services for Outpatients at Epworth Richmond, providing care to a variety of Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal outpatients. The other role provides rehabilitation physiotherapy services for Orthopaedic Inpatients at Epworth Camberwell including post-operative and MTO patients. Both these roles involve mentoring and supervision of junior staff and students and support of quality and research initiatives.

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:

• Providing excellent clinical care
• Actively participating as a member of the department and multidisciplinary team
• Adapting quickly to varying workforce and clinical demands
• Provision of supervision of junior staff and students to support growth and learning
• Initiating and actively participating in quality activities ensuring opportunities to achieve best practice
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recent experience in the area of orthopaedic physiotherapy
• Experience with the supervision of junior staff and students
• 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
• Exceptional time management skills
• The natural ability to be proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.
 

• 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.

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

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.