Physiotherapist

Healthscope Hospitals; Darwin; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Education & support provided

Inclusive, values-led workplace

Flexibility to work across hospitals

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Healthscope Hospitals in Darwin is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to provide high-quality inpatient physiotherapy services at Darwin Private Hospital. The role requires a degree in Physiotherapy, current AHPRA registration, and a minimum of three years’ experience. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

We offer flexible development, education support, and a values-led workplace as part of Healthscope’s Community of Care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Customer focused service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in collaboration with families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Provide high-quality clinical care in the hospital setting.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy across inpatient areas.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist who is passionate about creating meaningful patient experiences while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team?

• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the role:

This full-time Physiotherapist position is responsible for providing a high-quality physiotherapy service to all inpatient areas of Darwin Private Hospital.

About us:
Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic, opened a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.

Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Our values – We Care, We Do, We Strive, and We’re a Team

The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid‑back lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and treatment of patients where clinically indicated in collaboration with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and health outcomes
• Providing a high standard of clinical care to individuals/patients in our hospital
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Current AHPRA registration
• Customer focused service delivery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete allocated tasks (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).
• Commitment to participation in professional development, quality improvement activities and workplace education.

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. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

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.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the Heathscope and NT Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 a salary from $45.89 - $61.20 per hour.