Physiotherapist Level 3

Help your community breathe easier – join a passionate team delivering life-changing care in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab.

Where you'll be working:

Join us at Hunter New England Health’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service – delivering best-practice care to patients with acute and chronic cardiac and respiratory conditions. You'll be based in a supportive, multidisciplinary team working across a variety of community and outpatient settings, with access to senior clinical guidance and flexible work models.

About the role:

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to provide safe, person-centred physiotherapy treatment to clients with cardiac and pulmonary disease. You'll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualised exercise prescriptions, and deliver both group-based and 1:1 rehabilitation programs, including home visits and outpatient consults.

You’ll also:

• Co-facilitate multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs alongside a Registered Nurse

• Educate, coach, and empower clients to self-manage their condition

• Use evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes and reduce hospital admissions

• Work across a blend of clinic-based, home-based, and virtual care models

• Deliver care aligned with HNE Health’s CORE Values and Excellence Framework

About you:

We’re looking for a motivated, compassionate physiotherapist who is:

• Passionate about improving the lives of clients living with chronic disease

• Skilled in tailoring exercise and education programs to a wide variety of needs

• Empathetic, approachable and confident in building rapport

• A strong communicator who thrives both independently and within a team

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development

• Experienced in delivering safe, evidence-based interventions

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

• Current registration with AHPRA

• Current NSW Driver’s Licence (and ability to travel for home visits/outreach)

• Experience in cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation (desirable, but not essential)

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and surrounded by spectacular coastal and country locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Proximity to shopping and other essential services

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)

• Six weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses and shift workers)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting true work-life balance

• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

• Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and wellness centres for you and your family

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential support for you and your loved ones

• Ongoing education and development – including orientation, mentoring, and regular supervision

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Yvette Chapman on Yvette.Chapman@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.