Senior Physiotherapist Pain Management
Senior Pain Management Level 4 Physiotherapist to join interdisciplinary team at Michael J Cousins Pain Management and Research Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital. This role provides patients with comprehensive pain assessment and management, with individual and group pain management programs and research opportunities available.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.96 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686514
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4
Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.96 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ686514
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Michael J Cousins Pain Management and Research Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, NSLHD.
What you'll be doing
As part of our multidisciplinary team you will conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments, within a biopsychosocial
framework and advise on management. You will work with the team to provide individual and group physiotherapy interventions in keeping with current evidence-based treatments for chronic and complex pain.
As part of our multidisciplinary team you will conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments, within a biopsychosocial
framework and advise on management. You will work with the team to provide individual and group physiotherapy interventions in keeping with current evidence-based treatments for chronic and complex pain.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and current AHPRA registration. Evidence of extensive clinical experience in the delivery of physiotherapy services for patients with complex chronic pain conditions at a minimum of a Level 2 Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal assessments, within a biopsychosocial framework, of patients referred to the MJC PMRC and advise on appropriate management as part of the multidisciplinary team with excellent organisational, time management and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in clinical practices as part of the multidisciplinary team in individual and group cognitive behavioural pain management programs, whilst implementing the physiotherapy and education components of the programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to apply evidence based psychological strategies to the application of the physiotherapy component of pain programs.
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For role related queries or questions contact Maria De Sousa on Maria.DeSousa@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 31 August 2026
