Physiotherapist- Grade 2- Community Musculoskeletal
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home.
Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.
Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join the Community Musculoskeletal team.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.
Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital.
In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.
About the Role:
The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will provide leadership and ensure high level, evidence-based physiotherapy care to our patients within the Community Therapy Services at Northern Health.
This will primarily be based at Broadmeadows Hospital.
It will require working closely with the senior team to ensure organisational targets are met.
The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice.
The caseload for this position consists of treating clients referred for centred based therapy with a range of musculoskeletal, chronic pain, neurological, and general conditions both in the centre and at home.




It includes being involved in land groups, hydrotherapy, centre-based care and home-visits.
This position provides the opportunity to be involved in service development and drive quality improvement.
Education and supervision of physiotherapy students and junior staff is an integral part of this role.
As physiotherapy services and programs at Northern Health continue to develop and evolve to meet the increasing demand of servicing the Northern growth corridor the role will require staff to be versatile with their working hours and may include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays.
Staff will be required to travel and work across the various Northern Health campuses, programs, and partner organisations.
To be successful in this role you will have:
A background which includes significant clinical experience resulting in high level of skill in musculoskeletal and general physiotherapy
Experience managing patients in the community (centre based and home based, individual therapy and group therapy)
Demonstrated capability in service innovation and development.
Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
Well developed interpersonal skills
Well developed organisational and time management skills




Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
Skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
Experience in the management and education of undergraduate students and junior staff
Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team
Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence based practice
Applications close Sunday 9 August ****
We offer:
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
An inclusive and culturally safe space
State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library
Work with us!
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives.
This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.
Alternatively, you can contact Angie Chong Physiotherapy clinical leader ******** ***
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📌 Physiotherapist- Grade 2- Community Musculoskeletal (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne