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Title: Physiotherapist - Geriatric Evaluation & Management
Location: Ringwood East, VIC, AU, ****
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Physiotherapist Grade 2 – Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM)
Temporary full-time
until 21 March **** | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
Maroondah Hospital Ringwood East
On-site parking and excellent access to Eastlink and public transport
Supportive workplace culture
Focus on employee wellbeing and development
About the role
As the Grade 2 Physiotherapist, you will join a supportive and collaborative physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team based at Maroondah Hospital. This role offers the prospect to apply and further develop your skills in the care of older people and patients with complex subacute care needs within the 22-bed Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM) unit, while also contributing to physiotherapy services within general medical wards as required.You will be providing care to clients witha variety of complex subacute needs with support from the multidisciplinary team including geriatrician.
You will be supported by experienced Grade 3 and Grade 4 Physiotherapists within our Aged & Complex Care clinical stream who are committed to fostering your professional growth and clinical development. The roleinvolvessupervision of Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and students, as well as contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives within the department.
About you




To be successful in this role you will possess:
A recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Experience working in acute and subacute settings with older adults.
The capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in supervision of staff and/or students.
High level communication skills, both written and oral.
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 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.
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 and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to 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 our hospitals
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 applications.
Job Posting End Date: Sunday 20 September ****
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