Physiotherapist Level 1/2 – Inpatient Team Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services
- Make a real impact on brain injury recovery with a supportive team.
- Work alongside experts in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
- Grow your skills with professional development and educational opportunities.
Support the Senior Physiotherapist in delivering specialised care to brain injury patients. Join a collaborative team and make a difference. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
The role is based at Westmead Hospital, part of a $1 billion project transforming the Westmead Precinct into a leading health, education, and research hub.
- Westmead Precinct is one of Australia's largest healthcare hubs.
- Strong research connections with Western Sydney University and University of Sydney.
- Focus on clinical innovation and translational research.
- Convenient location near Parramatta with new tram and train access.
- Dynamic growth area with ongoing infrastructure and housing development.
What you'll be doing
Join a dynamic team supporting patients in the Brain Injury Unit, providing specialised physiotherapy services. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and positive outcomes for patients and their families.
- Providing physiotherapy assessments and interventions.
- Collaborating with the healthcare team to create treatment and discharge plans.
- Communicating treatment progress with medical staff and maintain accurate records.
- Assessing and organising the provision of necessary aids and equipment.
- Participating in staff development and educational programs.
How to Apply
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- AHPRA Registration
Selection Criteria:
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Extensive post-graduate experience.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience working in the area of neurological rehabilitation.
- Post-graduate rehabilitation experience.
- Experience in the management of brain-injured patients.
- Current national registration with AHPRA.
Requisition ID: REQ553123
Applications Close: 30th March 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Joe Gurka on 02 8890 7941 or joe.gurka@health.nsw.gov.au.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
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