Overview
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 evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. Epworth is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that is culturally safe and respectful of the cultural and spiritual connections of our people.
Our values define Epworth's approach and delivery and we pride ourselves on ensuring every Patient Matters.
Role and Responsibilities
An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Physiotherapists to join our Allied Health team at Epworth Geelong on a casual basis. We welcome applications from physiotherapists with a minimum of three years clinical experience, who are seeking either weekday and/or weekend shifts. Classification (Grade One or Two) will be established based on the successful applicant's level of hospital experience.
As a casual physiotherapist at Epworth Geelong, you will provide care to patients in the Emergency Department, ICU, acute wards, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient rehabilitation services. Patient profiles include orthopaedics, neurology, cardiorespiratory, general medical, surgical, oncology, pelvic health and pain management. You may cover planned and unplanned leave and be allocated to a weekend roster based on availability.
The successful applicant will have sound clinical credentials and the ability to work autonomously across the continuum of hospital-based care. You should demonstrate a history of positive contributions to high-performing teams and a motivation to add value.
Delivering excellence in clinical care aligned with best practice
Demonstrating an innovative, flexible and proactive approach to problem solving
Liaising confidently with stakeholders to optimise patient care
Exhibiting an excellent work ethic and a desire to perform at your best
Qualifications
To be successful, you will have:
A minimum of 3 years' experience as a physiotherapist in a hospital setting
Physiotherapy skills in acute clinical care and/or rehabilitation
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Proven ability to manage a busy clinical load
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Ability to manage a varied clinical caseload
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located near Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, provides inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. It offers contemporary design, cutting-edge technology and best practice patient care, supporting ongoing education for doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.
Why Join Epworth?
Epworth's Not-for-Profit status provides salary packaging opportunities up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance. Additional benefits include discounted private health insurance, reduced health service costs for you and your family, and access to Australia's largest educational scholarship program of its kind.
Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment allowance
Discounted private health insurance
Reduced cost of health services for you and your family
Extensive educational scholarship programs
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 an equitable, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Any information you provide will be treated confidentially and with respect.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? To apply, attach your CV and cover letter through the provided submission method. For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact or call .
Note: It is a condition of employment, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual influenza vaccination where required under Epworth policy. As a child-safe organisation, successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check and may be required to hold a valid Working with Children Check.
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