Senior Physiotherapist- Cardiorespiratory AHP3

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 112.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SA Health's Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist – Cardiorespiratory (AHP3) at Flinders Medical Centre. The role delivers advanced physiotherapy care across high-dependency and cardiothoracic services, supervising staff and coordinating patient care until April 2028.

You will assess, plan and discharge, engage patients and families, develop policies, and participate in clinical forums, liaising with external organisations to ensure seamless care across the

Formación

• Degree in Physiotherapy with full registration.
• Experience as senior clinician in acute cardiorespiratory work areas.
• Experience developing clinical services/programs for cardiac, respiratory and transplant needs.
• Experience managing complex/acutely unwell respiratory patients.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, manage and discharge plan with patient/family engagement to ensure outcomes.
• Develop, implement and review clinical policies and procedures for the work area.
• Attend clinical forums/meetings as department representative or area expert.
• Engage with external organisations to ensure coordinated patient care across the continuum.
• Supervise and allocate workload for AHP1/AHP2/AHA2 staff across relevant units.

Conocimientos

Senior clinician

Cardiorespiratory

Clinical supervision

Educación

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Descripción del empleo

Senior Physiotherapist- Cardiorespiratory AHP3

Senior Physiotherapist- Cardiorespiratory AHP3

SA Health
Job reference: 952919
Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 627 subscribers

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Allied Health
• Salary $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3
• Full time contract until April 2028

Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiorespiratory | Flinders Medical Centre

Senior Cardiorespiratory physiotherapist role at Flinders Medical Centre, delivering specialist acute care until April 2028.

About the role:

The Senior Physiotherapist (PT) Cardiorespiratory has responsibility for supervision, assessment and workload allocation for AHP1, AHP2 and AHA2 staff rostered across High dependency (5F), Abdominal surgery (including Liver Transplantation Service), Cardiology, Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases and Respiratory Units, through coordinating patient focussed work processes that facilitate flow of patients managed by the above units.

• Assess, manage, discharge plan as well as actively engage with patients and/or their family/carers in care planning and goal setting to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Apply advanced physiotherapy knowledge and skills across the units listed and will be responsible for the management of complex clinical cases within this work area as either the primary therapist or as a clinical consultant in support to other staff
• Develop, implement and review clinical policies and procedures as they pertain to their work area.
• Attend internal and external clinical forums and meetings as either a representative of the Physiotherapy Department or as a representative of the specific area of professional expertise as required.
• Engage and liaise with external organisations on clinical issues to ensure appropriate patient care is delivered across the continuum of care.

About you:

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotheraphy which entitles full registration with the Physiotheraphy Board of Australia
• Experience as a senior clinician in acute cardiorespiratory work areas.
• Experience with the development of clinical services and programs relavant to the work including classes for complex patients with cardiac, respiratory and transplant related needs
• Experience with the management of complex / acutely unwell respiratory patients

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 10th of November 2026

• 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.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 952919

Flexibility Statement
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.