Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute and Complex Care

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee wellbeing

Career mobility

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

Monash Health Physiotherapy is seeking a Physiotherapist Grade 2 for Acute and Complex Care (General Medicine) in Melbourne. This full-time fixed-term role (until December 2027) offers complex caseloads and clinical leadership within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will supervise junior staff, mentor students and contribute to education and service improvement, while advancing your clinical and leadership capabilities in a leading public health service.

Qualifications

• Current unconditional AHPRA registration is required.
• Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) from an approved program.
• Experience in acute general medicine physiotherapy in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lead, teach and mentor junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload within General Medicine.
• Provide clinical leadership and service improvement across the team.
• Supervise Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
• Develop leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills.

Skills

Clinical experience in acute general</

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or recognised equivalent

Job description

Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Acute and Complex Care

Physiotherapist Grade 2- Acute and Complex Care (General Medicine) | Full-time | Fixed-term until December 2027 | Parental leave cover

About the Role

Take the next step in your physiotherapy career and join our dynamic, supportive and high-performing Acute and Complex Care team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical expertise, develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference to patients with diverse and complex care needs.

Working predominantly within General Medicine, you’ll provide high-quality, person-centred care to inpatients with acute illnesses, chronic diseases and complex care needs. The team also supports the Special Medicine Programs and Emergency Department (secondary contact).

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Develop your clinical expertise while managing a diverse and complex caseload
• Provide clinical, education and service improvement leadership across the multidisciplinary team
• Supervise and mentor Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and undergraduate students
• Grow your leadership, teaching, people management and quality improvement skills

You’ll be supported by an experienced and collaborative team, including Grade 2 colleagues, a Grade 3 Senior Clinician, Grade 4 Stream Leader and the site Physiotherapy Manager.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will bring the following:

• Clinical experience in acute general medicine physiotherapy in a hospital setting
• Good clinical reasoning skills with a passion for implementing evidence-based practice
• Passion for providing clinical education
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ambition to grow your clinical, leadership, teaching and quality improvement skills
• Proactive and team player attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or recognised equivalent degree
• Current unconditional AHPRA registration

About Us

Monash Health Physiotherapy is a dynamic service with dedicated, highly skilled physiotherapists. In joining us, you will be part of a well-integrated team with an emphasis on positive culture and excellent person-centred multidisciplinary care. As part of Monash Health Physiotherapy, you are an integral part of the wider allied health and ward multidisciplinary teams. We are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical, leadership, quality improvement and research skills.

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development - access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment - work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing - benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility - opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace - join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Carla Gordon, Acute and Complex Care Physiotherapy Stream Leader at 0429 928 ***.