Senior Physiotherapist, Acute Medicine (RAH) SA Health Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

SA Health
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Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

- The Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary AHP-3 $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Full-time temporary up to 29/1/27

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

- Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you'll play a key role in delivering expert physiotherapy care within our Acute Medicine multidisciplinary team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. You'll manage a complex clinical caseload, build strong relationships across the service, mentor staff and students, and help shape high-quality, evidence-based patient care through your specialist expertise and clinical leadership.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver advanced physiotherapy care for patients with complex needs




- Manage a specialist Acute Medicine clinical caseload
- Provide expert advice to colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Guide and support junior staff and physiotherapy students
- Share specialist knowledge through education and mentoring
- Contribute to service improvement and best practice initiatives
- Build robust partnerships with medical, nursing and allied health teams
- Liaise with referrers and community follow up providers to support seamless patient care
- Advise leaders on clinical matters within your area of expertise
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice and professional care

About You

- Degree in Physiotherapy with AHPRA registration
- Senior acute clinical experience and sound judgement
- Build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams
- Mentor staff, support students and drive best practice
- Deliver evidence based care with explicit communication

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

- Salary packaging - up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Clinical collaboration - work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise




- Safe connections - be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
- Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
- Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave - with leave loading for rest and recharge
- Health & fitness perks - discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required RD Senior Physiotherapist, Acute Medicine (RAH).pdf
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Applications close: 19/07/ :55 PM

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📌 Senior Physiotherapist, Acute Medicine (Rah) (Adelaide)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Adelaide