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Senior Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation

Ramsay Health Care
Garran, AUS
Part-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered Today
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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, flexible 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.
  • Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
  • According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
  • Apply:
  • Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.
  • Applications close: 16th November 2026
  • Reference number: JR117103
  • Please Note:
  • Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
  • Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
  • National Capital Private Hospital is a modern, progressive 152-bed acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation hospital located in the Southern suburbs of Canberra. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute medical and surgical services, including orthopaedics, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery and geriatric medicine.
  • The hospital also offers rehabilitation services, with patients referred from across the hospital’s acute care departments and surrounding hospitals throughout the greater ACT and Southern NSW region. With a focus on quality care and patient recovery, National Capital Private Hospital supports the healthcare needs of the local community and surrounding regions.
  • The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • 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, flexible 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.
  • 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.
  • Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
  • According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
  • Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.
  • Applications close: 16th November 2026
  • Reference number: JR117103
  • Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
  • Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
  • National Capital Private Hospital is a modern, progressive 152-bed acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation hospital located in the Southern suburbs of Canberra. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute medical and surgical services, including orthopaedics, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery and geriatric medicine.
  • The hospital also offers rehabilitation services, with patients referred from across the hospital’s acute care departments and surrounding hospitals throughout the greater ACT and Southern NSW region. With a focus on quality care and patient recovery, National Capital Private Hospital supports the healthcare needs of the local community and surrounding regions.
  • The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.

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