Title:  Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation (Neurology)

Grade 2 Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation (Neurology) 

• Multiple Permanent and fixed-term, full-time positions | 5 weeks’ leave + monthly day off
• Based at the Peter James Centre & Yarra Ranges Health | Carparking on site | Neurological caseload 
• Opportunity to work in a friendly team environment in a dynamic rehabilitation setting  
• Subacute and community roles available | Join a high performing physio department

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 roles 

Community Rehabilitation Program: The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a short-term goal based interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for clients to optimise their functional abilities and independence in the home or community setting. The program operates out of 4 Eastern Health sites (Angliss, Peter James, Wantirna and Lilydale). These roles will be predominantly based out of the Peter James Centre (Burwood) and Lilydale.  This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career in a supportive environment, with regular supervision with a grade 3 physiotherapist and professional development sessions within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team. 

Spend time driving around the beautiful Yarra Valley to commence rehab with varied clients after hospital discharge.  Enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care for our clients.  

Cruise out against the traffic to enjoy the best of both worlds, working in a beautiful part of Melbourne with free parking, great coffee and a fun team! 

Subacute Rehabilitation: This role will work within a supportive and passionate physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team, currently based at Peter James Centre. Use your established physiotherapy skills with the neurological patient as well as support caseload in other GEM and subacute rehabilitation wards as required. 

These positions align to the neurological stream within the Eastern Health Physiotherapy team. This role will provide opportunities for participation in regular professional development, development of clinical supervision skills, exposure to aquatic physiotherapy and engagement in research and continuous improvement opportunities with support from senior clinicians. The position is supported by regular clinical supervision with a Grade 3 clinician physiotherapist, and access to support with the leadership teams. 

We are seeking an applicants who demonstrates excellent prioritisation, time management, and communication skills, along with a strong commitment to their own professional growth and the ongoing development of our service. As a key leader within our team, we are seeking an applicant with a commitment to providing high quality person-centred care aligned with evidence-based practice. 

In this role, you will provide supervision and mentorship to Grade 1 rotating physiotherapists, in addition to Allied Health Assistants and physiotherapy students as required. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, resourceful, and innovative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and leads by example. 

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Advanced clinical skills in managing a complex neurological caseload and comprehensive discharge planning using a client-centred approach 

• Broad clinical experience encompassing diverse patient presentation 

• Previous clinical experience working in an aligned clinical environment 

• High level communication skills, both written and oral 

• Demonstrated capacity to work / show leadership in a multidisciplinary team  

• Experience in supervision of staff and/or students 

• Excellent time management skills  

• Demonstrated ability, knowledge and experience to lead the professional development of others   

• Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice.  

• Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.  

• An interest and commitment to leading the aquatic physiotherapy program  

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 description 

Contact Person: Molly McLean

Contact Email: molly.mclean@easternhealth.org.au

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!

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