Senior Physiotherapist - Palliative Care (Part-Time)

Mercy Hospitals Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Palliative Care in Sunshine, part of Mercy Health, seeks a Grade 3 Physiotherapist to lead and deliver community-based palliative care physiotherapy services. The role focuses on assessment, intervention and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should be AHPRA-registered, ideally with 7+ years in community palliative care, and possess strong clinical reasoning, time management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Ideally ≥7 years clinical experience in community palliative care.
• Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physiotherapy assessment, intervention and management in the community.
• Provide professional support to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Act as a clinical resource and consultant in palliative care physiotherapy.
• Participate in service development and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Mercy Palliative Care in Sunshine, part of Mercy Health, seeks a Grade 3 Physiotherapist to lead and deliver community-based palliative care physiotherapy services. The role focuses on assessment, intervention and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should be AHPRA-registered, ideally with 7+ years in community palliative care, and possess strong clinical reasoning, time management and communication skills.