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 programsExcellent written communication and clinical documentation skillsA proactive, self-directed approach - you are able to lead a service independently while collaborating effectively with othersA high level of professionalism, reliability, and time managementA 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. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Fernandes on Wendy.Fernandes@health.nsw.gov.au Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 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.
