Physiotherapist - Healthscope

Healthscope; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking a motivated Grade 2 Acute Physiotherapist to join Melbourne Private Hospital’s experienced Allied Health Team in Parkville, Melbourne.

You will provide comprehensive ward-based physiotherapy, perform assessments and plan evidence-based treatments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting discharge planning for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA Registration.
• Experience in high acuity acute hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Physiotherapy services to our wards.
• Delivering assessment, treatment, planning and evidence-based practice.
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients and their support people.
• Discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and referrals to external services.

Skills

Acute hospital experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapist looking to join a highly experienced interdisciplinary Allied Health Team?

Melbourne Private Hospital has an opportunity for an innovative and passionate Grade 2 Acute Physiotherapist to join our established team.

As a Physiotherapist your responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive Physiotherapy services to our wards
• Delivering excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning and evidence-based practice
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients and their support people
• Discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team and referrals to external services.

About us

Melbourne Private hospital is a 124- bed private hospital co- located at the Royal Melbourne in the heart of Parkville, 1.7km from Melbourne CBD. Our hospital offers highly specialised services including extensive neurosurgery, neurology, advanced coronary care, cardiothoracic, orthopaedic, and general surgery. These services are supported by a 10 bed intensive care unit, 4 bed acute coronary care unit and 6 bed neurosurgical high dependency unit.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Excellent clinical practice skills to manage a high acuity caseload
• Recent Acute Hospital experience
• Highly developed communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork

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 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
• 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

Applications close: 11 November 2026

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.