Physiotherapist

NSW Health; Ryde; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Northern Sydney Local Health District seeks a dynamic Level 1/2 Physiotherapist with respiratory experience to join the pulmonary and heart failure rehabilitation team. Based at Macquarie Hospital, the role involves running CDCRS programs across Northern Sydney, initially at Hornsby Hospital and Brookvale Community Health Centre.

In this temporary full-time position (until 25 July 2027), you will conduct group exercises for chronic respiratory and heart failure patients, perform

Qualifications

• Registration with Physiotherapy Board of Australia is required.
• Postgraduate clinical experience and community health experience are advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and use computer literacy tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group exercise programs for outpatients with chronic respiratory conditions and/or chronic heart failure.
• Undertake individual patient assessments and patient goal setting.
• Develop personalised rehabilitation plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Group exercise programs

Patient assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Physiotherapist registration (Australia)

Job description

Looking for a dynamic Level 1/2 physiotherapist with respiratory experience to join the pulmonary and heart failure rehabilitation team within Northern Sydney Local Health District.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 25 July 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Physiotherapist Level 1/2
Remuneration:$1,522.06 - $2,171.41 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ707333

Whowe are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interestingand rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, theircarers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discriminationand racism.

Where you'll be working
Based at Macquarie Hospital and running CDCRS programs across Northern Sydney Local Health District, initially at Hornsby Hospital and Brookvale Community Health Centre.

What you'll be doing
Working within the experienced physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team at CDCRS (Chronic Disease Community Rehabilitation Service).
Conducting group exercise programs for outpatients with chronic respiratory conditions and/or chronic heart failure.
Undertaking individual patient assessments, patient goal setting, developing personalised rehabilitation plans, evaluation and monitoring.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications recognised for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated relevant postgraduate clinical experience and community health experience with a broad interest in all areas of physiotherapy practice including aged care and chronic disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) and demonstrated computer literacy skills.