Title:  Physiotherapist - Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine

Physiotherapist - Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine

• Permanent full-time | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off | Values based organization
• Box Hill hospital | Close to cafes and public transport | Diverse caseloads
• Join a high performing physiotherapy department | Evolving clinical area

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.

About the role

If you are looking for an acute Grade 2 Physiotherapy role in an evolving clinical area, where no two days are the same, the caseload is highly varied and interesting, and where you can make a meaningful impact on the Physiotherapy service, please read on.

Eastern Health is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join an innovative acute physiotherapy service working in the areas of Emergency Department (Secondary Contact) and General Medicine. The Grade 2 Physiotherapist is an integral member of the broader Physiotherapy and Allied Health teams, delivering high quality evidence-based care in a supported environment.

As a Grade 2 Physiotherapist, in addition to a clinical caseload, this role involves supervision of Grade 1 staff, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students. Additionally, the role involves 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 and 4 physiotherapists.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility for practicing membership of the APA 
• 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 / 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.

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 & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for 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 of 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 application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position decription 

Contact Person: Jenny Anderson

Contact Number: 0411677097

Contact Email: jennifer.anderson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 2nd November 2025 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

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