Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Emergency & Complex Acute MedicinePermanent full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off includedMaroondah Hospital | On-site parking and excellent access to Eastlink and public transportOpportunities for career growth | Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse complex-care caseloadAbout the roleWorking as part of the Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine physiotherapy team at Maroondah Hospital, you will primarily provide services across the general medicine wards, including an embedded neurology unit caring for patients with presentations such as stroke, functional neurological disorders, and other neurological conditions.
You will also work within the Emergency Department as a Secondary Contact Physiotherapist and with opportunities to broaden your experience by supporting patients and colleagues in the Acute Accelerated Medical Unit (AAMU) and Acute Care of Older Persons (ACOP) wards.You will receive ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship from the Senior Physiotherapist for Emergency and Complex Acute Medicine, ensuring strong support for your professional growth.
The position offers excellent opportunities for professional development, education, and skill enhancement across the Aged and Complex Care Clinical stream and beyond.In addition, you may have opportunities to provide supervision and support to Grade 1 Physiotherapists, students, and Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
These activities are supported by the Aged and Complex Care Clinical Leadership Team,



fostering both clinical excellence and leadership development.About youTo be successful in this role you will possess:Current registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Demonstrated skills in the physiotherapy management of complex acute medicine caseload.Demonstrated capacity to work and show leadership in a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated experience in the physiotherapy management of acute neurological disorders including stroke and Functional Neurological Disorders (desirable).
Demonstrated experience in working in emergency department as secondary contact (desirable).
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 HealthEastern 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 offerEastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Mentor and Shadowing programAccess to discovery days across our 50 sitesStudy and professional development leaveFriendly and supportive teamsCommitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionFitness Passport for work-life balanceEmployee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved onesFlexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits schemeAccess to Private Health Insurance offersDigital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi trainingCafes at all of our HospitalsGood to knowWe 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 protected 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.Contact Person: Mariam HannaContact Email: ****** Posting End Date: Sunday 9 August ****Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on ************** (option 1) for support.Our Values in ActionRespect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
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📌 Physiotherapist Grade 2 (Victoria)
🏢 Eastern Health
📍 Victoria