Rotational MSK Physiotherapist – Lead & Teach

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Central Fitzroy location

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department on a rotational Musculoskeletal track. Based at the Fitzroy campus, you will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and management for patients across orthopaedics, plastics and rheumatology.

This permanent full-time role offers six-monthly rotations between inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal services, with opportunities to supervise students and contribute to department leadership

Qualifications

• Recent musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience in acute care.
• Registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia (AHPRA) or eligible.
• Postgraduate qualification in musculoskeletal physiotherapy or related field highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for musculoskeletal inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
• Communicate assessment findings and treatment outcomes with medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Supervise and support undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students, Grade 1 physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice within the department.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Hands-on assessment

Supervision of students

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Job description

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Physiotherapy Department on a rotational Musculoskeletal track. Based at the Fitzroy campus, you will provide high-quality assessment, treatment and management for patients across orthopaedics, plastics and rheumatology.

This permanent full-time role offers six-monthly rotations between inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal services, with opportunities to supervise students and contribute to department leadership