Senior Physiotherapist

South Metropolitan Health Service; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Location-based allowances

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to lead physiotherapy services at Fremantle Hospital. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate patient care in Rehabilitation and Aged Care, guiding staff and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The role offers a permanent full-time appointment and opportunities for professional development within a large health network, contributing to safe, patient-centered care at Fremantle Hospital.

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in rehabilitation and aged care.
• Capability to mentor and supervise junior physiotherapy staff.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Physiotherapy services within Rehabilitation and Aged Care.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care and safety standards.
• Provide supervision to junior staff and support Heads of Department.
• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement.

Job description

CRVCID 744475

If you are passionate about advancing physiotherapy practice and leading by example, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our healthcare community at Fremantle Hospital.

Permanent Full-Time appointment.

We currently have 1.0 FTE available.

South Metropolitan Health Service, every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time, we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led. Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Physiotherapist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician looking to take the next step in their career while working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Senior Physiotherapist with our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes, mentor the next generation of physiotherapists, and engage in continuous professional growth.

The successful applicant shall be part of a multidisciplinary team plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates Physiotherapy services in the clinical specialty area of Rehabilitation and Aged Care using advanced Physiotherapy clinical practice skills. Plans, implements and evaluates patient safety and quality of care. Supports the Head of Department, Deputy Head of Department and P3 Senior Physiotherapist in providing supervision to the P1 Physiotherapy staff and support staff in the unit/clinical area, coordinates duties and manages performance. Practices as a Senior Physiotherapist and ensures practice is in accordance with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Code of Conduct, the Physiotherapy Board of Australia Registration Standards and SMHS policies and guidelines.

About Us

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital delivering high-quality aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, planned surgery and medical services. Supporting the tertiary and quaternary services of Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital provides a broad range of specialist care across areas including orthopaedics, general and plastic surgery, ENT, specialised hand surgery, ophthalmology, urology, vascular, endoscopy, dental and maxillofacial, and women’s health services.

Employee Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance


• Flexible working arrangements


• Flexible leave arrangements


• Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.