Advanced Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke

Metro North Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Higher employer superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual incremental increases

Job summary

Metro North Health seeks an Advanced Physiotherapist to lead rehabilitation and acute stroke services at The Prince Charles Hospital. You will deliver expert assessment and management for complex neurological and geriatric patients, provide mentorship, and drive service improvements within a dynamic Internal Medicine framework.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, development of practice models, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes in rehabilitation and

Qualifications

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and management for patients with complex neurological, geriatric and rehabilitation needs, using expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and consultancy to physiotherapy colleagues and multidisciplinary teams regarding rehabilitation and acute stroke care.
• Lead clinical governance, protocols and models of care across rehabilitation services and support professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and supervision to physiotherapy staff.
• Drive quality improvement and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Contribute to workforce capability development and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes across rehabilitation and subacute services.

Skills

Advanced physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Leadership

Job description

About the roleAs an Advanced Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke (RAS), you will provide advanced clinical physiotherapy services to patients with complex neurological and geriatric conditions within The Prince Charles Hospital's Rehabilitation and Acute Stroke Unit. Working as part of the Internal Medicine Service program, you will deliver expert assessment, treatment and care coordination while supporting high-quality rehabilitation outcomes and patient-centred care.You will provide clinical leadership, mentorship and professional guidance to physiotherapy staff, contribute to service planning and clinical governance activities, and lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance rehabilitation and stroke services. The role also involves supporting workforce capability development, influencing best-practice care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes across rehabilitation and subacute services.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and management for patients with complex neurological, geriatric and rehabilitation needs, using expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.Provide specialist clinical advice and consultancy to physiotherapy colleagues, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders regarding rehabilitation and acute stroke care.Lead and support the development, implementation and governance of clinical practices, protocols and models of care across rehabilitation services.Provide mentorship, supervision and advanced education opportunities that build workforce capability and support professional development within physiotherapy teams.Drive research, quality improvement and service development initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, clinical effectiveness and service delivery.Benefits when working for usRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.