Outpatient Physiotherapist - Level 3

Lead outpatient care with confidence - support recovery after surgery and help patients regain independence and mobility

Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ585422
Applications Close: Sunday 27th July 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

We're seeking a passionate Level 3 Physiotherapist to facilitate timely access to physio intervention and care for outpatients from our new Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

This permanent Monday to Friday outpatient role involves delivering both individual and group-based rehabilitation interventions, typically over a six-week period of patient care. You’ll also be responsible for managing waitlists.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for clinical setup and maintaining the readiness of the shared space, providing timely documentation and feedback to the wider Outpatient Physiotherapy team and Level 6 Physiotherapist, and collaborating on the ongoing development of the program, including contributing to outcome tracking. You will work closely with the Physiotherapy Assistant and the broader Outpatient Physiotherapy team, including wound care nurses and orthopaedic doctors.

About you:

You're a skilled and experienced clinician with a strong background in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment planning. You bring:

• Confidence in designing and tailoring both group and individual therapy programs
• Excellent written communication and clinical documentation skills
• A proactive, self-directed approach - you are able to lead a service independently while collaborating effectively with others
• A high level of professionalism, reliability, and time management
• A flexible, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to step in and make a real difference

 
Requirements:

• Physiotherapist with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on Wendy.Fernandes@health.nsw.gov.au