Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist Level 3 - Kempsey District Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 ph.
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ680399
Applications Close: Monday 17th August 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing
Practicing and promoting safe, efficient and effective Inpatient, Outpatient/Community care that reflects current standards of Physiotherapy practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. 
 
Provision of specialist assessment, intervention and management of people with cardiac and respiratory conditions, including coordinating the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services at Kempsey District Hospital, as well as providing an in reach physiotherapy service to KDH medical wards.

About You
You are a highly experienced Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. You possess advanced clinical expertise in the assessment and management of patients with acute and chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions, delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary services that align with best practice models of care and support optimal patient outcomes.

You are recognised for your exceptional communication, consultation and conflict resolution skills, enabling you to build strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families and colleagues while contributing positively to complex clinical decision-making. As a collaborative and proactive practitioner, you work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to provide coordinated, patient-centred care across a variety of healthcare settings.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you have extensive experience supervising, mentoring and educating students and staff, fostering professional growth and supporting the development of high standards of physiotherapy practice. You are committed to continuous improvement and have demonstrated success in undertaking quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation activities to enhance patient care and service delivery. Guided by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, you consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity and evidence-based practice. With a current NSW driver's licence, you are flexible and able to provide services across a range of clinical and community environments as required. 
  
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .
 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ  

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.