Acute Medical Transition Unit - Transprofessional Role

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About the Role:      

Monash Health is launching a pilot for Acute Medical Transition Unit (AMTU) within the General Medicine Program at Monash Medical Centre in Clayton for 0.4EFT including weekends and extended business hours. Designed for higher‑acuity, frail or complex patients requiring rapid assessment and early supported discharge, the AMTU will operate extended hours across seven days, ensuring timely, senior-led decision‑making and patient flow. 

We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Allied Health clinician (Exercise Physiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work or Speech Pathology) to join AMTU as the Trans Professional Lead.

As a pilot role, the position will evolve as the model is tested and refined. This project is till June 2027. The successful applicant will work extended hours and weekends, aligning with the AMTU’s seven‑day service model.

Working closely with nursing, medical, pharmacy, and allied health colleagues, you will play a key role in supporting safe, effective, and timely hospital discharge. 

You will conduct comprehensive trans-professional assessments and interventions, and arrange necessary follow-up and referrals to enable patients to return home or access appropriate community-based services. A major focus of this role is enhancing weekend allied health service capacity to improve patient flow, reduce length of stay, and minimise unnecessary time in hospital.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing senior Allied Health decision-making at the front end of care
• Delivering comprehensive trans professional assessments and interventions
• Leading Allied Health involvement in patient flow, rapid discharge planning and community transitions
• Supporting the co‑design, implementation and evaluation of the AMTU model, in partnership with the clinical leads and Transformation Office
• Refining Allied Health workflows using IHI Improvement Science methodology
• Building strong internal and external relationships to streamline care pathways

About You

The successful candidate will need at least 7 years of acute clinical experience in your professional discipline. Have expert skills in assessment, care coordination and discharge planning. They will have strong clinical reasoning and capacity to work independently in a fast‑paced pilot environment. Demonstrated leadership capability and experience supervising staff or students, plus the ability to adapt and thrive in an evolving model of care.

Trans professional practice experience is desirable.

About Us

Step into a unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care at Monash Health. The new Acute Medical Transition Unit (AMTU) at MMC Clayton is launching as a high‑impact pilot designed to accelerate assessment, enhance patient flow, and support early, safe discharge for frail, complex and higher‑acuity patients. We’re seeking a dynamic Grade 3 Allied Health clinician to lead as our Trans Professional Lead—a pivotal senior role working across extended hours and weekends to drive rapid decision‑making and weekend service uplift. You’ll collaborate with nursing, medical, pharmacy and allied health teams, while helping design, refine and evaluate this innovative model through the pilot phase to June 2027.

In Return:

In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting patient care while working within a supportive and inclusive team culture. Monash Health offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and leadership training. You will benefit from job stability within Victoria’s largest public health service, along with clear career pathways across support services. As a Monash Health employee you will enjoy a variety of benefits, such as:

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Novated leasing for vehicle options
• Full-time employees accrue 5 week’s annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Uniform and laundry allowance

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Alicia, Operations Director, on 0418 563 958.

Grade 3 Position Descriptions can be found below:

Dietitian can be found here

Exercise Physiologist can be found here

Occupational Therapist can be found here

Physiotherapist can be found here

Podiatrist can be found here

Speech Pathologist can be found here

Social Worker can be found here

Role Statement Attachment can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 6 July 2026