AddressCompany 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.
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
Epworth HealthCare provides integrated clinical pathways across the full continuum of care which includes acute, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation and community-based rehabilitation services such as Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH).
An exciting and challenging opportunity is available in our RITH team for an enthusiastic and organised Grade 2 Physiotherapist with initiative, strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be involved in the provision of care to orthopaedic, reconditioning and trauma patients in a community or home-based setting.
This is a permanent part time (30.4 hours per week) role, which includes the flexibility to start and finish some work days from home. We value our staff and offer a range of clinical supports including supervision and professional development opportunities.
You will make an impact by;
- Being a dynamic and self-motivated clinician who builds strong working relationships with their patients
- Making well considered clinical decisions
- Delivering exceptional care in a community setting
- Optimising patient outcomes
To be successful in this role you will have:
- The ability to juggle competing demands
- Highly-developed problem solving, negotiating and prioritising skills
- Knowledge of the private not-for-profit sector
- A driver’s licence
- Excellent communication skills and an ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- A flexible mindset to meet the many clinical needs of patients
- The natural ability to be proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demands
Position Description Inherent Requirements
About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.
Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration
Additional Information
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
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Generous support for CPD activities
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 ******@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0***.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and 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.
