Physiotherapist Outpatient Rehabilitation ABINeuro Grade 2

Passionate about neurological rehabilitation 

Join Epworth Richmonds expert ABI and Neurological Rehabilitation team as a Grade 2 Physiotherapist in a 0.4 EFT fixed term role until March 2027. The successful applicant must be available to work Wednesdays and Fridays.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality rehabilitation care to patients with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions as they continue their recovery journey beyond inpatient care.

Working alongside experienced clinicians youll play a key role in helping patients maximise their recovery and achieve meaningful rehabilitation outcomes while further developing your expertise in a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

In this role you will also have the opportunity to mentor and supervise junior physiotherapists and students while contributing to quality improvement research and service development initiatives that help shape best-practice neurological rehabilitation services.

As a valued member of our Physiotherapy Department you will bring strong clinical expertise sound judgement and a commitment to person-centred care. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families supporting individuals to navigate their rehabilitation journey achieve their goals and maximise their quality of life.

With access to ongoing professional development opportunities and strong connections across the broader Epworth Physiotherapy network this is an excellent opportunity not to be missed!

How youll make a difference:

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients with acquired brain injuries and complex neurological conditions
• Facilitate recovery promote neuroplasticity and maximise functional outcomes through evidence-based rehabilitation interventions
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised rehabilitation programs that support each patients goals
• Empower patients families and carers through education support and effective discharge planning to optimise long-term outcomes
• Contribute to quality improvement research and service development activities that enhance neurological rehabilitation practice
• Provide clinical supervision mentoring and support to junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in neurological rehabilitation with exposure to acquired brain injury and complex neurological presentations
• Strong physiotherapy assessment treatment planning and rehabilitation skills within an inpatient setting
• Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities with confidence managing a diverse caseload
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and patient-centred approach
• A passion for neurological rehabilitation and a commitment to evidence-based practice quality improvement and professional development

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Continuing Care and Support Services

Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services incorporates our renowned rehabilitation mental health and at-home hospital programs with essential support services.

Our rehabilitation mental health and at-home hospital programs are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves interdisciplinary teamwork and decision-making to provide individualised treatment and achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our services at Epworth hospitals in Richmond Camberwell and Hawthorn. Our support services play a critical role in the daily operations and experience at Epworth hospitals through our food environmental and security teams.

Qualifications :

• 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)

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 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
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact  or call (03). Advertising to continue until the role is filled.

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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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time