Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Orthopaedics

Grade 2 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist

• Full Time (5 days per week), Fixed Term (through to 31 Dec 2026)
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and dynamic team

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, overall physiotherapy management to the orthopaedic, plastics and rheumatology patients of the Fitzroy campus of St.Vincent’s Hospital. The role is also responsible for supervision of students, Grade 1 staff, and Allied Health Assistants and taking a leadership role within the department and other duties as directed/delegated. This position involves 6 monthly rotations between the inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal departments.

Applications from current grade two physiotherapists or suitably experienced grade one physiotherapists will be considered. Relevant postgraduate qualifications would also be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join a cohesive and progressive integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.

Must have, or be currently eligible for, National Physiotherapist Registration.

Classifications for this position will be VB1 – VB4 ($90,235 to $103,724 per annum).

Duties include

• Provide appropriate clinical management for all musculoskeletal inpatients/outpatients
• Assessment, planning and treatment including education for all musculoskeletal inpatients/outpatients
• Communicate assessment and treatment outcomes to nursing, medical and other Allied Health staff via documentation and handovers.
• Clinical supervision and teaching of physiotherapy students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, as required
• Develop and promote new initiatives regarding service provision

Your Contribution

• Recent experience in and knowledge of physiotherapy management in an acute health care setting, particularly musculoskeletal
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of and commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Experience with student supervision
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Culture of continuous improvement

Physiotherapy Department
The Physiotherapy Department provides high quality clinical services across a spectrum of acute, sub-acute and outpatient services. The Department works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and a range of therapeutic services to optimise patient care and maximise function. The Department is committed to fostering excellence in evidence based clinical care, research and education.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact person: Kathryn Tarrant, Inpatient Orthopaedic Senior, kathryn.tarrant@svha.org.au