Physiotherapist Level 3
Stroke Recovery | Empower Lives Through Movement
Remuneration: $56.69 - $58.52 Per Hour + Superannuation
Location: Wallsend Campus
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until March 2026
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Lvl 3
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ559187
Applications Close: 06/04/2025
Where you'll be working:
Join a collaborative, award-winning team dedicated to helping stroke survivors regain mobility and independence. Based within Hunter New England Health at our Wallsend Campus, this role offers a mix of in-clinic, telehealth, and community-based work, making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
About the role:
As a Physiotherapist specialising in stroke recovery and secondary prevention, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based physiotherapy to stroke survivors and their families/carers.
- Provide Virtual Care consultations, expanding access to essential rehabilitation services.
- Travel to a local community gym twice weekly to provide education, report on stroke risk factors, and assist stroke patients with recovery.
- Work collaboratively with a team known for its creative and innovative communication.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Work within legal, ethical, and professional guidelines to ensure best-practice patient care.
About you:
- Passionate about stroke rehabilitation and patient-centred care.
- Able to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and collaborative skills to engage with health professionals, patients, and carers.
- Willing to travel locally for community education and outreach programs.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and best-practice physiotherapy.
Support & Training:
- Access to professional mentorship and supervision from your service manager and experienced clinicians.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including stroke rehabilitation research and education.
- Regular team collaboration and knowledge-sharing, ensuring a supportive and innovative environment.
- Training and support in the use of Virtual Care.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
- Proximity to shopping and other services.
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
- 4 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
- 6 weeks of annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance.
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Matilda Mcintosh on Matilda.McIntosh@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
