Physiotherapist - Hospital In The Home

Grade 2 Physiotherapist Hospital in the Home

• Permanent position | 15.2 hours per week
• Maroondah Hospital | Car parking available
• Diverse and engaging opportunities

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

This is an exciting new role and a unique opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to provide services to patients whose care is being provided by Hospital in the Home.

HITH manages a range of patients including surgical, medical and speciality medicine. You will be providing care in the patient’s home, via telehealth and within the HITH Clinic at Maroondah Hospital.

The position requires you to be an enthusiastic team player, who is highly resourceful, have strong time management, excellent communication skills, and experience in assessment, interdisciplinary care provision & discharge planning for this patient population.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration Australian Physiotherapy Board
• Eligibility for Membership of Professional Association.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required
• Sound knowledge of community organisations and networks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health 

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**