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Physiotherapist - Grade 3


Company : Western Health


Location : QLD,


Created : 2026-03-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect Job Function: Allied Health Professionals Role Summary: Location: Sunshine Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging About the role: Rehab at Home is a bed substitution program that accelerates the discharge of neurological, orthopaedic, and general medical patients admitted to hospital. The program provides intensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation in the home and community setting immediately following discharge. The Rehab at Home Senior Physiotherapist plays a pivotal role in managing and delivering physiotherapy services for patients receiving home-based rehabilitation care. Combining clinical expertise with leadership, this role focuses on improving patient outcomes while driving team development. As a senior member of the team, the position involves effective collaboration with key stakeholders during discharge planning, ensuring that realistic and achievable goals are set for patients'' rehabilitation journeys. Key responsibilities: Advanced clinical expertise in physiotherapy Extensive experience in interdisciplinary, goal directed rehabilitation Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strategic thinking with a focus on quality improvement Ability to manage complex caseloads and work autonomously in a home-based setting About you: Expertise in delivering assessments and clinical interventions, including problemsolving complex clinical scenarios Demonstrated specialist knowledge in clinical reasoning and discharge planning Proven leadership experience, including managing and delivering service teams to achieve KPIs and quality outcomes Prioritise and balance demands between providing direct clinical care and engaging in nonclinical tasks such as quality improvement initiatives, program coordination, and strategic development. Click here for the Position Description. About Western Health Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbournes western suburbs. With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing highquality, personcentred care across every life stage. We provide a combination of hospital, communitybased, athome and inreach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, womens health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australias most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Womens and Childrens), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a womens prison located in Ravenhall. Why join us? Compensation and benefits Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards. Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements. Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey. Learning and development opportunities Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways. Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education. Mentorship and career support. Community impact and inclusion Make a meaningful difference in patients lives through compassionate care. Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion. Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research. Organisational culture and environment Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Ready to make an impact? If youre passionate about providing clientcentred, goalbased rehabilitation, wed love to hear from you. Simply click on the apply button and follow the prompts. If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the ''Employee Login'' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying. Closing date: 11:59pm on 30 March 2026. Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marlies Wanasili or Phan Tong (Service Managers - Rehab at Home) on 0411 772 736 Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable). Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees. Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies. Western Health Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr