Level 3 SMART In Reach Rehabilitation Senior Physiotherapist
The SMART Senior Physiotherapist provides expert physiotherapy services to patients on the In Reach Rehabilitation program in the acute setting at Royal North Shore Hospital. This challenging and rewarding role works within a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinary team that provides rehabilitation to patients across a range of clinical areas including neurology, orthopaedics, renal, oncology, and respiratory.
Employment Type: Full Time Temporary until 2 August 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $2154.06 - $2223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ591171
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working:
In Reach Rehabilitation team, Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing:
To provide Inreach Rehabilitation SMART Physiotherapy services as part of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team, and to work collaboratively and flexibly within all physiotherapy services at RNSH. The Senior Clinical Physiotherapist in this position requires high level clinical skills, knowledge and experience working in inreach rehabilitation physiotherapy services. A level 3 Physiotherapist is required to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision. They will be required to provide clinical services to client groups and circumstances of a complex nature using advanced practice skills. Supervision of students will be required as per the award. The level 3 Physiotherapist will be a resource role for RNSH within acute neurology including stroke or general rehabilitation. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical in-service education programs to staff and students.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Full registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical rehabilitation experience with a minimum as a Level 2 Physiotherapist. Demonstrated current clinical knowledge of acute inreach rehabilitation physiotherapy and a high level of interventional skills in the rehabilitation management of musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory and functional decline conditions. Level 2 knowledge and skill in neurological conditions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
- Demonstrated proficient skills and knowledge in the provision of current physiotherapy practice. A strong commitment to an evidence-based service to provide for consumers, carers and families requiring rehabilitation assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nicola Halim Kertanegara on Nicola.Kertanegara@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419 401 822
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 18 July 2025
Tentative Interview Date: 21 July 2025
