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 is available for an experienced and motivated Grade 3 Physiotherapist to join the dynamic Acute Allied Health team at Epworth Richmond on a permanent part-time basis (0.4 EFT), working Wednesdays and Fridays.

In this role, you will take a lead in providing high-quality physiotherapy care to patients on the neurosciences wards, contributing your expertise to the management of complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions in an acute hospital setting. You will also support the development and leadership of the acute neurosciences physiotherapy team, helping to drive clinical excellence and service improvement.

If you are seeking to join a supportive physiotherapy and allied health team in an outstanding organisation where opportunities abound then we look forward to meeting you. With 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 innovative evidence based care to acute neurological and neurosurgical patients
• Providing senior representation within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
• Identifying and leading relevant quality improvement initiatives
• Mentoring and supervision of staff and students

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least 7 Years of Clinical experience and knowledge with neurological and neurosurgical patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and problem solving ability
• Proven leadership experience including support, supervision and education of staff and students

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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

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.

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council
• Current physiotherapy registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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
• 5 days and $1000 annually for continuous professional development
• Access to Epworth's amazing grants programs after 12 months (includes scholarships, research/innovation/guest speaker grants)

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 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.