Physiotherapist Grade 1 Rotational

An exciting opportunity exists for a rotating Grade 1 Physiotherapist to join our highly valued Allied Health team at Epworth Geelong. At Epworth Geelong our physiotherapists provide care to patients in the Emergency Department ICU acute wards inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services. The Physiotherapy team delivers care as part of the wider multidisciplinary Allied Health team is responsive to the emerging requirements of our growing organisation and is engaged in current Epworth driven research trials. Patient profiles include but are not limited to orthopaedics neurology cardiorespiratory general medical surgical oncology and pain management. This Grade 1 position will rotate through Inpatient Rehabilitation Acute and Outpatient Rehabilitation units at Epworth Geelong.  The role will be well supported by Grade 3 and Grade 2 physiotherapists and work alongside Allied Health Assistants and the broader Allied Health team. 

To be successful in this role you will be a competent clinician who is able to effectively manage a varied clinical caseload with the support of a Grade 2 and Grade 3 clinician.  You will be focused on optimal clinical outcomes evidenced based practice and excellent patient experience.  You will demonstrate motivation for ongoing learning a willingness to always ask questions and an openness to feedback.  

Reporting to the Deputy Manager - Physiotherapy you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy interventions and management for patients at Epworth Geelong. This is inclusive of delivery of hydrotherapy for suitable patients. Additional responsibilities include Allied Health Assistant supervision as well as quality improvement activities.

You will be supported to grow and be your best. Having access to an active professional development program as well as links to the wider Epworth network and the Allied Health Social Club this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering excellence in clinical care aligned with best practice
• Demonstrating an innovative and proactive approach to problem solving
• Confidently liaising with all stakeholders to ensure patient care is optimised
• Demonstrating an excellent work ethic and a desire to do your best each day

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working as a physiotherapist in a hospital setting (desirable)
• Exposure to and demonstrated experience delivering acute and sub-acute clinical care
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proven ability to manage a busy clinical load confidently prioritising tasks as required
• Excellent time management skills and a high attention to detail in all aspects of your work

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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

About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong located adjacent to Deakin Universitys Medical School in Waurn Ponds is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors nurses allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications :

• A Bachelor or Post Graduate degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Physiotherapy AHPRA registration

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
• 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).

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

Apply have over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

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 :

Full-time