Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapist Grade 2

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Deliver acute and critical care physiotherapy services within General Surgery and Critical Care
• Manage ward-based cardiorespiratory and complex surgical patient caseloads
• Provide physiotherapy services to General Surgical units including Upper GI, Colorectal, Thoracics, ENT, Plastics, Breast and Endocrine
• Provide Grade 2 leadership and supervision to junior and casual staff during weekend physiotherapy services
• Support additional cardiorespiratory caseloads as required
• Deliver person-centred, holistic, and collaborative peri-operative care
• Contribute to research and quality improvement programs
• Participate in stream portfolios and departmental committees
• Support supervision and training of physiotherapy staff and students
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with organisational values and the Live Best Care framework

Qualification:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation status clearance (including COVID-19 vaccination evidence)
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Experience:
• Experience managing acute, cardiorespiratory and complex surgical patients in a hospital setting
• Experience in critical care physiotherapy (desirable)
• Interest or experience in supervision and clinical education
• Involvement in research and quality improvement activities (preferred)

Skills:
• Acute and critical care physiotherapy
• Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
• Complex surgical rehabilitation
• Evidence-based practice
• Clinical leadership and supervision
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Quality improvement and research participation

Benefits:
• Five weeks annual leave per year (additional leave for regular weekend shifts)
• Generous professional development allowance and annual skills incentive payment
• Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing
• Participation in research and quality improvement initiatives
• Allied Health workforce development program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work in expanding health services including the new Footscray Hospital (2026) and Melton Hospital (2029)

About the Company:
Western Health is a major public health service in Victoria employing over 13,000 staff and serving a diverse community of more than one million people. Its services include Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital, along with community health centres and specialised services. Guided by the CARES values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety), Western Health is committed to delivering safe, person-centred and connected care while supporting staff growth and professional development.