In-Home Orthopaedic Physiotherapist – Autonomous Rehab

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary packaging benefits

Employee wellbeing programs

EAP

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join the Rehab at Home team in Brisbane. You will deliver in-home assessments and evidence-based rehabilitation programs, supporting patients after elective orthopaedic surgery while working across a multidisciplinary team.

You will use digital health tools to maintain continuity of care, develop personalised treatment plans, and help patients regain mobility and independence in their own homes, with autonomy and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA is essential.
• Minimum three years post-graduate physiotherapy experience is essential.
• Experience in rehabilitation, orthopaedics, subacute care or community-based services is highly regarded.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication, organisation and time management abilities.
• Confidence working independently in community settings.
• Experience using digital health platforms or telehealth as part of routine care.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-home physiotherapy assessments and evidence-based rehabilitation programs.
• Support patients recovering from elective orthopaedic surgery.
• Develop personalised treatment plans to maximise recovery, mobility and independence.
• Utilise virtual care and digital health technologies to enhance continuity of care.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to optimise outcomes.
• Support early discharge and hospital avoidance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

AHPRA registered

3+ years experience

Orthopaedic rehab

Autonomous practice

Telehealth

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Tools

Telehealth platforms

EMR software

Job description

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join the Rehab at Home team in Brisbane. You will deliver in-home assessments and evidence-based rehabilitation programs, supporting patients after elective orthopaedic surgery while working across a multidisciplinary team.

You will use digital health tools to maintain continuity of care, develop personalised treatment plans, and help patients regain mobility and independence in their own homes, with autonomy and ongoing