Senior Physiotherapist Inpatient Rehabilitation
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- REQ701383 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Join our dynamic and collaborative inpatient rehabilitation team at Mona Vale Hospital as a Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3). We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist with advanced skills in sub-acute rehabilitation to join our highly regarded inpatient rehabilitation service. This rewarding role combines clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities, including supporting, mentoring, and developing Level 1/2 Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Assistants while contributing to the delivery of comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.85 - $2,405.34 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ701383
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
MVH Inpatient rehabilitation wards Assessment and Rehabilitation Unit and Beachside Rehabilitation Unit)
What you'll be doing
As the Senior Physiotherapist (Level 3), you will provide a high-quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy service to patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation units at Mona Vale Hospital. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver patient-centred rehabilitation care that supports optimal clinical outcomes and enhances patients’ independence and quality of life.
This role also provides clinical leadership and operational support within the physiotherapy team, including the supervision, mentoring, and professional development of four Level 2 Physiotherapists and two Physiotherapy Assistants. You will contribute to service improvement initiatives, support evidence-based practice, and help maintain a positive and collaborative team culture.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience with a minimum at a Level 2 Physiotherapist.
- Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in sub-acute rehabilitation within a public hospital setting, including the assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, with experience managing a diverse caseload including neurological conditions, older persons requiring rehabilitation, and amputee rehabilitation. Experience in the delivery of hydrotherapy is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in the supervision, mentoring and professional development of junior physiotherapy staff, Physiotherapy Assistants and students, with a commitment to fostering clinical excellence, supporting learning and development, and promoting evidence-based practice within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment.
- Demonstrated evidence of initiating, leading and successfully completing quality improvement and service development initiatives within a sub-acute rehabilitation setting with the ability to evaluate outcomes and drive sustainable service improvements.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jane Woolgar on Jane.Woolgar@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: 2 November 2026
