Senior Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist

Delmar Private Hospital; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Onsite cafe

Flexible working options

Job summary

Delmar Private Hospital invites applications for a Senior Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist to join the inpatient team in a full-time permanent capacity. You will lead the inpatient activity, coordinate assessments, and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation for diverse conditions.

Based in Dee Why with potential outpatient involvement, you will supervise junior staff, support the Allied Health Manager, and contribute to quality projects while ensuring patient-centred care and timely

Qualifications

• Leadership responsibilities as clinical lead of the inpatient team.
• Strong time management and written/verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a MDT framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and evidence-based intervention and exercise prescriptions.
• Lead and supervise junior staff and Allied Health Assistants.
• Contribute to rostering, training, and quality projects.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

AHPRA registration

ESSA registration

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)

Bachelor/Master in Exercise Physiology

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist

Delmar Private Hospital has been servicing the local community for 50 years. Delmar is part of the Macquarie Health Corporation and is one of the leading private hospitals on the Northern Beaches. Situated in Dee Why, it is a short stroll to beautiful beaches with easy public transport access.

Offering Rehabilitation and general medical care, we specialise in an array of conditions including Orthopaedic, Oncology, Falls/Reconditioning, Neurological and Cardiac Rehab.

Delmar Private Hospital boasts spacious private rooms with ensuite, three well equipped gyms, two hydrotherapy pools, as well as free on-site parking.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Full-Time Permanent Senior Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist to join our dynamic, friendly and skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role will be based in our inpatient department with potential opportunity to work across the outpatient Day only rehabilitation program. As the Senior therapist you will demonstrate strong leadership, communication and time management skills as the clinical lead of the inpatient team.

You will provide assessments and evidence-based intervention and exercise prescriptions for individuals of all abilities with an aim of delivering patient-centred and goal-orientated care.

You will assist the Allied Health Manager to achieve excellent patient results, successfully reaching department KPI's as well as assisting with duties such as rostering and interviewing/training of new staff and quality projects.

You will be involved in weekly MDT meetings and provide direction, supervision, and support to Junior Staff and Allied Health Assistants where necessary.

You will work in collaboration with families, carers and community health care service providers to facilitate safe and timely discharge planning.

You would need to demonstrate effective time management, with a high standard of written and verbal communication skills, and a strong willingness to work successfully as part of a team.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Free Parking and onsite cafe
• Flexible working options
• Strong Allied Health team culture, with emphasis on service development, staff upskilling, and working as a team to improve our patient-centred care and our personal development
• Opportunities for paid courses/CPD
• Work for a well renowned Private Hospital within walking distance to the beach

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent. Current Registration with AHPRA

OR

• Appropriate Bachelors or Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. Current Registration with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)
• Ideal candidate will have5 years of experience in a rehabilitation setting and MDT framework with supervisory experience (similar levels of experience may be considered)
• Eligible Visa or Working Rights
• Current National Police Check
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team, exercising independent professional judgement and clinical reasoning
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

No recruitment agencies please.

For more information, please contact Jordan Hoo at ****@machealth.com.au.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as a Physiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist?

Are you currently registered with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA)?

Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Do you have professional experience carrying out assessments in a rehabilitation setting?

Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?