About us..

Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.  

Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services. 

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

At Royal Rehab we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! 

About the role..

Are you a dedicated Physiotherapist eager to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries? Join the Royal Rehab family and be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based therapy in our Spinal Injury Unit. Help patients regain independence with cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, all while growing in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about empowering patients to reach their full potential, apply now! 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy interventions based on sound clinical reasoning following comprehensive assessment.  

• Seating and positioning assessments and prescription of appropriate wheelchair, backrest and cushion . 

• Provision of aquatic physiotherapy sessions.  

• Completion of all relevant documentation relevant to clinical care, transfers and discharge of patients, adhering to set timeframes . 

• Attendance and participation at case conferences, rehab planning meetings, family conferences.  

About you..

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with: 

Essential Criteria 

• Registration with AHPRA.  

• Experience in the physiotherapy management of people with neurological conditions within an inpatient rehabilitation setting and aquatic physiotherapy (competent swimmer).

• Experience working with NDIS, iCare and other compensation schemes and/or knowledge of systems involved. 

• Demonstration of effective multidisciplinary teamwork. 

• Demonstrated evidence of relevant professional development and commitment to evidence-based practice.

• Demonstrated excellent time management and self organisational skills.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord injury in an inpatient rehabilitation.  

• Experience in seating and wheelchair prescription.

• Experience and/or sound knowledge of quality and research activities.

What we offer..

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts 

• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities  

• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements  

• Salary: Competitive remuneration

• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family   

• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team  

• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award 

• Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!! 

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899. 

What’s next..

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!   

Please note, only applicants that address these essential criteria will be considered. 

Visit our Royal Rehab careers page for more information: 

www.Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/   

The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks.  

A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support. 

We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.   

Further Enquiries: 

Victoria Podmore, Physiotherapy Professional Leader

Phone: (02) 9808 9273 (Mon, Wed & Thu) 

Email: Victoria.Podmore@royalrehab.com.au 

&

Mathew Toose, Clinical Operations Manager

Phone: (02) 9808 9212  

Application Close Date: Friday 14th February 2025