Physiotherapist Candidate Pool

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) invites applications for Physiotherapist vacancies within the Acute Physiotherapy team. Roles involve high-level assessments, interventions, discharge planning, and collaboration with senior staff to enhance physiotherapy services across work areas.

The positions are multi-classed as AHP1 or AHP2 with shifts in casual or contract arrangements. Eligible applicants will hold registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and have acute care

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Clinical experience working in an acute health care setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to relate to diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level physiotherapy assessment for allocated work areas and discharge planning.
• Develop and implement high-level intervention and management plans including rehabilitation and mobility aids.
• Document assessments and management plans accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with Senior Physiotherapist to develop the role of physiotherapy within the work area.
• Monitor workloads and clinical outcomes with the supervisor; contribute to service planning and quality improvements.
• Manage allocated caseload and support discharge arrangements with patients and carers.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Prioritise workloads

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent (Physiotherapy)

Job description

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Physiotherapy


• Multiple Casual or Contract Vacancies Available


• Salary $73,710 - $110,052 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1/2


• Hourly Rate: $35.01 p/hr - $52.26 p/hr plus 25% casual loading AHP1/2

We are seeking dedicated and skilledPhysiotherapists to join our dynamic team at SALHN!

Join SALHN's Acute Physiotherapy team for rewarding careers shaping healthcare excellence.

About the role:

The Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) is a leading provider of Healthcare Services across multiple healthcare facilities including Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Health Services. Our Physiotherapist Service is integral in our aim to optimise healthcare outcomes for patients in our community.

Duties for the role will include:

• Provide high level PT assessment of patients referred to the allocated work areas, that enable appropriate PT interventions, including discharge planning


• Provide high level PT intervention and management plans, including functional rehabilitation, exercise prescription, gait re-education, the prescription of appropriate mobility, transfer and respiratory aids and patient family/carer self management strategies.


• Ensure appropriate documentation of assessments, intervention and patient management plans


• Work with the relevant Senior Physiotherapist for the work area to identify opportunities to further develop the role of Physiotherapy within the work area


• Work with the work area supervisor to monitor workloads and clinical outcomesContribute to the strategic planning for physiotherapy services across relevant work areas, incorporating regular evaluation of services and reporting on quality improvement activities


• Manage allocated caseload, and where appropriate seeking assistance from the relevant supervisor


• Actively engaging patients and carers in developing and implementing their care plans and discharge arrangements

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.


• Clinical experience working in an acute health care setting


• Physiotherapy skills in the assessment and management of patients with a broad range of conditions relevant to SALHN and the Physiotherapy Department


• Well developed and effective written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to relate to people of various ages, cultures and backgrounds


• Ability to effectively prioritise workloads and meet deadlines


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Effective problem solving skills

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.

Please note that this position is multi-classed as either a AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Michelle Mazey, Physiotherapy Manager - Acute Services, 7326 3300, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Wednesday 2nd December 2026

Attachments:

• AHP1 Physiotherapist Role Description


• AHP2 Physiotherapy Practitioner Role Description


• AHP2 Musculoskeletal PT Role Description


• Australian applicant guidelines


• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.


• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.


• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.


• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.


• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 942953