Title:  Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Accelerated Acute Medical Unit

Grade 2 Physiotherapist – Accelerated Acute Medical Unit (AAMU) 

• Permanent full-time | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off | Values based organisation 

• Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport | Diverse caseloads 

• Join a high performing physiotherapy department | Evolving clinical area 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an Acute Grade 2 Physiotherapist to work in an evolving clinical environment with a highly varied caseload. If you enjoy clinical diversity, value continuous learning, and want to play an active role in shaping and enhancing Physiotherapy services, this role is for you.

You will join an innovative acute physiotherapy service working in the Accelerated Acute Medical Unit (AAMU), with opportunities to support the wider Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine (ECAM) team across the Emergency Department (Secondary Contact) and General Medicine wards. As an integral member of the broader Physiotherapy and Allied Health teams, you will deliver high-quality evidence-based care in a supported environment. 

You will also lead supervision of Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students. This role invites opportunities to actively engage in quality improvement initiatives, research, and professional development (including participation in Eastern Health’s ED training pathway), to progress the future of the ECAM team, as well as your personal career aspirations. The role is supported by friendly and experienced Grade 3 Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine physiotherapist and Grade 4 Physiotherapist Clinical lead. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in the development of the AAMU, a growing service within General Medicine. Supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team, AAMU is a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a high patient turnover, providing exposure to a diverse range of acute medical presentations and opportunities to refine advanced assessment, clinical decision-making and discharge planning skills. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development and shape emerging models of care. 

As ECAM continues to evolve, future opportunities may include participation in a broader Grade 2 rotational model across the Emergency Department, General Medicine (Levels 6 and 9), and AAMU providing a diverse and rewarding acute-care career pathway.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA.

• Eligibility for practicing membership of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

• Advanced clinical skills in managing a fast-paced and complex caseload, using a client-centred approach.  

• Relevant clinical experience including acute medical, aged and complex care physiotherapy. 

• High level communication skills, both written and oral.  

• Demonstrated capacity to work and show leadership in a multidisciplinary team.  

• Experience in supervision of students and staff.  

• Demonstrated ability and passion to introduce innovative practice.  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

About 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 and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

What we offer

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

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to private health insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Jenny Anderson

Contact Number: 0411 677 097

Contact Email: Jennifer.Anderson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 9 August 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

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Our Values in Action

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