Physiotherapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Discounted health insurance

Flexibility to work across multiple DH

Job summary

Darwin Private Hospital, part of the Healthscope group, is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

The role delivers high-quality physiotherapy services in inpatient areas, requiring a degree in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration with a minimum of 3 years' experience. You will work collaboratively, contribute to patient goals, and participate in professional development.

Flexibility to work across our network of hospitals is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA registration to practise as a Physiotherapist.
• Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and deliver patient‑centred care.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Provide high standard clinical care in inpatient settings.
• Deliver physiotherapy services across Darwin Private Hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor of 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.