Title:  Physiotherapist - Weekend

Physiotherapist Grade 2 Acute Musculoskeletal - Weekends 

• Part time | one day a week | Enjoy work-life balance & stability in your role

• Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport | Inner-east location

• Shifts available Saturday and Sunday (Shifts four hours or more available) 

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

We are searching for skilled and experienced musculoskeletal clinicians to work in part-time roles as part of our weekend service.  

As the right person for this role, you will be expected to apply your commitment to the Eastern Health promise of Healthier Together.  Through the highly skilled management of your primarily musculoskeletal caseload, your effective collaboration in your physiotherapy team and your skilled contributions to broader teams and activities that ensure our values in action with behaviours that matter most. You will demonstrate respect for all, be safe always, a partner in care along with learning and improving every day. Being a dynamic and enthusiastic team player at all levels, actively seeking to collaborate with others to improve outcomes and experiences for your patients and your colleagues will ensure a positive experience as part of this team 

This role is required to support our weekend Physiotherapy Grade 1 and AHA staff. Experience in delivering effective supervision & facilitating optimal learning experiences for all is desirable. You will need to be an enthusiastic team player who is highly resourceful, agile and innovative. Having excellent prioritisation, time management and communication skills and with a commitment to the ongoing growth, development of yourself and the service. 

Supporting the service on public holidays as available will be an advantage to the team. 

This role will be supported by direct and reflective supervision with Grade 3 and Grade 4 Senior Physiotherapists.  

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential 

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist. 

• Eligibility for Membership of Australian Physiotherapy Association 

• Relevant clinical experience in acute musculoskeletal physiotherapy with experience at Grade 2 level. 

• Experience in the care of patients following orthopaedic surgery (trauma and elective) 

• Experience in the supervision of staff including Allied Health Assistants 

• A strong commitment to high quality care 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain change-readiness, agility & a solutions-focus, particularly in times of high demand. 

• The ability to work as part of a diverse team 

• Highly developed interpersonal, communication & organisational skills in a fast-paced environment. 

• A strong commitment to high quality care, evidence-based practice and applying these at an individual patient & unit/service level. 

• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team. 

Desirable 

• Participation in effective supervision of Grade 1 physiotherapists and AHAs 

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: Nanette Mayhood

Contact Email: nanette.mayhood@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!

Our Values in Action:

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