Title:  Senior Physiotherapist - Advanced Musculoskeletal

Senior Physiotherapist - Advanced Musculoskeletal

• Permanent part-time | 25 hours per week ongoing (with the option to work up to full time in the ED (40 hours per week) until 30/06/26).
• Grade 3 Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (AMP) role in the Emergency Department (ED)
• Opportunity to be part of a supportive and experienced AMP team
• Potential for a credentialed AMP to combine additional hours in OAKHS (Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Service) or other Physio-led Orthopaedic Clinics until the 30/06/26.

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

A unique opportunity exists for an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our advanced practice team in an exciting and dynamic role.

Once credentialed, as an AMP in the ED you will manage a musculoskeletal case load as a primary contact clinician in the Emergency Department, which includes soft tissue injuries, fractures/dislocations and spinal pain. The AMP in ED works closely with ED medical and nursing staff and also supports other physiotherapists in the ED and the broader musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. The current vacancy requires both weekday and weekend availability, with the opportunity to work at one or across the 3 Eastern Health ED sites (Box Hill, Maroondah and Angliss Hospitals). Credentialed AMP ED staff will be favourably considered, but this is not essential.

There is also an opportunity for additional hours for AMP staff who are credentialed in OAHKS or Physio-led Orthopaedic Screening Clinics (Shoulder, Lower Limb).

As the successful applicant, you will be robustly supported in your ongoing development by the Grade 4 Musculoskeletal Clinical Lead, with peer support from a team of experienced AMP clinicians.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Essential:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia
• Extensive relevant clinical experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Relevant post graduate qualifications (or commencement thereof)
• High-level communication skills, both written and oral.
• Relevant clinical and leadership experience.
• Experience in clinical education of staff and students.
• Excellent team integration skills with demonstrated experience in leading and/or participating in effective teams - clinically and non-clinically.
• Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative practice.
• Commitment to improving own practice and undertaking quality and research activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of professional codes of conduct.

Desirable:

• At least 7 years of experience within the Physiotherapy profession.
• Credentialed in an advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy ED role
• Leadership / participation in significant clinical research & international / national publications and conference presentations
• Member, Australian Physiotherapy Association with current involvement in relevant special interest groups

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.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

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 the Position Description

Contact Person: Leanne Roddy

Contact Email: leanne.roddy@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