Senior Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation (Australian Capital Territory)

Senior Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation (Australian Capital Territory)

01 Nov
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National Capital Private Hospital
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Australian Capital Territory

01 Nov

National Capital Private Hospital

Australian Capital Territory

National Capital Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Physiotherapist to join our Rehabilitation team on a part time maximum-term contract for 10 months, working two days per week.

In this role, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy care to hospital inpatients, supporting their rehabilitation, functional recovery and safe discharge planning. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to individualised treatment plans and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This is an excellent chance to apply your clinical expertise in a collaborative hospital environment while supporting quality improvement, education and the development of junior staff and students.

About You

You are a motivated and experienced physiotherapist with a strong commitment to inpatient rehabilitation and patient-centred care. You bring sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

You are passionate about helping patients improve their function and independence and are confident contributing to discharge planning, clinical education and the ongoing development of physiotherapy practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for hospital inpatients.
- Develop and review individualised rehabilitation programs to support patients’ functional recovery, mobility and independence.
- Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans to meet changing clinical needs and rehabilitation goals.




- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and support safe, timely discharge planning.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals regarding treatment plans, progress and ongoing care needs.
- Provide supervision, guidance and mentoring to junior staff and physiotherapy students.
- Contribute to hospital-wide education and advocate for the role of Allied Health in patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of improved clinical practices.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant professional standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Also Bring

- Current physiotherapy registration with AHPRA.
- Experience working with hospital inpatients and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of hospital discharge planning pathways.
- A commitment to quality improvement,



with demonstrated experience implementing improvements.
- Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
- FIM training will be highly regarded.
- Demonstrated experience in hospital-wide education and advocacy for Allied Health will be highly regarded.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, versatile leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

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📌 Senior Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 National Capital Private Hospital
📍 Australian Capital Territory

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