Physiotherapist - Grade 3

Job Title Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation – Maternity Leave role – 12 months – Part time, 20 hours per week Are you a Senior Physiotherapist looking to join a dynamic interdisciplinary rehabilitation team? Do you have a passion for managing a varied fast‑stream rehabilitation case load? This is the job for you. In This Role Lead the provision of high‑quality physiotherapy assessment and intervention, to maximise functional independence, safety and quality of life of our patients Assist the physiotherapy team leader and allied health manager with department operational management Additional Responsibilities Include Clinical leadership for the inpatient physio team Supervision/mentoring of Grade 2/Grade 1 physios and students Lead programme development and quality improvement activities within the Allied Health Department Coordinate and lead professional development/training Provide leadership to staff to ensure a positive and harmonious working environment within the team Act as a valued member of an inter‑disciplinary team, including nursing, allied health and medical personnel Participate in case and family conferences and actively contribute to team processes and practices Collaborate with external partners to ensure patients receive high‑quality care across the health care continuum Maintain professional and constructive relationships with VMO partners, using a customer‑service mindset to enable high‑quality patient outcomes At Dorset Rehabilitation, we offer an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services in various specialties including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac, falls and balance, hydrotherapy, rehab in the home and pain management. We have a strong commitment to evidence‑based practice and excellence in the delivery of care to our patients. Selection Criteria Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current AHPRA registration Minimum 7 years clinical experience Excellent clinical practice skills in rehabilitation assessment and intervention Experience in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent organisation and time‑management skills Interest in developing pain management skills Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork Benefits Supportive team environment Internal and external professional development opportunities 5 weeks annual leave Part of a large hospital network for shared learning and opportunities Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by a central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely. We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. While our hospital network is vast, Healthscope is a family. We support each other, we share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Applications and Contact Applications close: 3rd November 2025 For further enquiries: Allied Health Manager, Sophie Fraser, To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button below to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees. #J-18808-Ljbffr