Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Level 4)

Why This Role Matters

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is seeking a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Level 4) to oversee physiotherapy service delivery across the ICU, Emergency Department, and Acute Wards. This leadership role ensures high-quality, evidence-based care while mentoring and guiding a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists.

Job Description

As a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba, you will lead the physiotherapy team, deliver advanced clinical care across multiple hospital departments, and engage with key stakeholders to develop and improve physiotherapy services. This role can be full-time or part-time, supporting work-life balance.

Key Features

• Position: Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (Level 4)
• Company: St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba
• Location: Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered)

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the physiotherapy team within a multidisciplinary hospital environment
• Deliver physiotherapy services across ICU, Emergency, and Acute Wards
• Apply contemporary evidence-based physiotherapy practice
• Engage with key stakeholders for service development and daily operations
• Support hospital-wide physiotherapy programs including Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Cardiac, Neurology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Oncology, Palliative Care, and Lymphoedema services
• Maintain documentation, compliance, and quality assurance standards

Required Qualification

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Minimum 7 years of clinical physiotherapy experience in a hospital or health environment

Important Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy practices
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise and engage physiotherapy teams and stakeholders
• Computer and technological literacy
• Experience in hospital physiotherapy preferred

Employment Options

• Full-time (permanent) or part-time roles available
• Work across multiple hospital wards and specialized services
• Participation in clinical leadership and mentoring programs

What We Offer

• Collaborative and supportive allied health environment
• Competitive salary with paid overtime and excellent salary packaging options (up to $15,990)
• Novated leasing and optional Meals & Entertainment card ($2,650 per annum)
• Private health insurance discounts and Blue Light Card benefits
• Uniforms and annual flu vaccination provided
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport access
• Opportunities for professional growth in Australia’s largest not-for-profit health provider

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 7 years hospital physiotherapy experience
• Leadership and supervision experience
• Proven stakeholder engagement and service development skills
• Clinical expertise across ICU, ED, acute wards, and specialty services

Salary Insights

Competitive salary with excellent packaging options, paid overtime, and additional benefits including health insurance and novated leasing.

Company Overview

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba, part of St Vincent’s Australia, is a 197-bed facility and the largest private hospital in the Darling Downs. St Vincent’s has been a leader in health and aged care for over 165 years, offering public and private hospitals, aged care, community, and outreach programs, with a commitment to inclusivity and reconciliation.

FAQs

1. Who can apply?

   • Experienced physiotherapists with AHPRA registration and hospital experience.

2. Where is the role located?

   • Toowoomba, QLD, Australia

3. Are part-time options available?

   • Yes, part-time work can be considered to support work-life balance.

4. Is visa sponsorship available?

   • Not mentioned; candidates should have full working rights in Australia.

Application Tips

• Highlight hospital physiotherapy experience and leadership roles
• Showcase AHPRA registration and evidence-based clinical expertise
• Emphasize team supervision, stakeholder engagement, and multidisciplinary collaboration