Acute Physiotherapist - Grade 2

Company Description

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.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

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.

Job Description

Are you a passionate physiotherapist with acute care experience looking to take the next step in your career? Epworth Freemasons is offering an exciting opportunity for a Grade 2 Acute Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team on a full-time, fixed-term basis until November 2026. 

As a key member of our acute physiotherapy team, you will have a caring nature alongside relevant acute physiotherapy experience and sound clinical reasoning. You keep up-to-date with best practice and have a passion for enhancing the patient experience through innovation.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering individually tailored and high-quality physiotherapy care to a diverse caseload of cardiorespiratory and medical patients across ICU, general surgical and medical wards
• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and students
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and drive service innovation
• Integrating allied health into the clinical care team within the inpatient wards

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience managing a variety of patients in the acute inpatient setting
• A demonstrated commitment to relevant professional development
• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

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

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne, close to public transport and the CBD, Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victoria's leading maternity hospitals, Epworth Freemasons specialises in women’s and men’s health services including breast and gynaecological surgery, endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care, and a full range of surgical services, including robotic assisted surgery, orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities, along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

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 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!

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 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 call Zoe Shaw, Physiotherapy Team Lead - Freemasons on 0439 399 043. 

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re 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.