Physiotherapist Grade 2- Acute Musculoskeletal
An opportunity to work within a great team offering clinical skill development and opportunity.
- Part Time | 26.6 hours a fortnight
- Permanent | Based at Box Hill Hospital
- Weekdays: Friday, Monday, and 1 x Saturday per month
About the role
A Physiotherapist - Grade 2 Musculoskeletal opportunity has become available within the Musculoskeletal acute bed-based stream at Eastern Health, predominantly based at Box Hill Hospital and potential service opportunities at Blackburn Surgical Centre. This permanent part-time role is preferential to working Fridays with potential for additional hours on Mondays and/or a Saturday per month.
We are searching for a skilled and experienced musculoskeletal clinician to work in this part-time role. You will be expected to apply your commitment to the Eastern Health value of Patients First through the highly skilled management of your primarily musculoskeletal caseload; through your effective collaboration in your physiotherapy team; and through your skilled contributions to broader teams & activities that ensure the overall delivery of great care, everywhere, every time. You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic team player at all levels, actively seeking to collaborate with others to improve outcomes & experiences for your patients & your colleagues.
This role will support Grade 1 rotating physiotherapists, AHAs and on occasion physiotherapy students. Experience in delivering effective supervision and facilitating optimal learning experiences for all is desirable. You will be an enthusiastic team player who is highly resourceful, agile and innovative. excellent prioritisation, time management and communication skills and with a commitment to the ongoing growth, development of yourself and the service.
As a member of the Eastern Health Physiotherapy & Musculoskeletal Clinical stream the role also offers opportunity in contributing to quality and strategic development for service provision in partnership with broader skills development. You will be supported by regular clinical supervision with the Grade 3 Musculoskeletal Acute Physiotherapist and access to support from clinical leadership team.
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 musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- 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 and be solution-focused
- 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 work practice coordination and review as required
- Previous experience in supervision of pre-registration physiotherapy students
- Developing and maintaining professional standards
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
Contact Person: Nanette Mayhood
Contact Email: [email protected]
Job Posting End Date: 27/06/2026
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) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]
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