Full-Time Physiotherapist

Why This Role Matters

The Full-Time Physiotherapist role is essential in supporting patients through rehabilitation and recovery, helping them regain mobility, strength, and independence. By delivering evidence-based physiotherapy treatments and working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, physiotherapists play a key role in improving patient outcomes across orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric populations. This role contributes to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services in both inpatient and outpatient care settings.

Job Description

The Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Physiotherapist to work primarily in the Day Only Rehabilitation (Outpatient) Clinic in Boronia, Melbourne. The role involves assessing patients, delivering physiotherapy interventions including group sessions and hydrotherapy, and supporting discharge planning. The physiotherapist will work closely with the allied health team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services for patients recovering from a range of conditions.

Key Features of the Role

• Position: Full-Time Physiotherapist
• Company: The Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital
• Location: Boronia, Melbourne, VIC
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Salary: $35 – $45 per hour
• Patient Focus: Orthopaedic, Neurological, and Geriatric rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments for day-only and transitioning inpatient rehabilitation patients
• Deliver physiotherapy interventions including individual and group-based sessions
• Provide hydrotherapy-based rehabilitation programs
• Participate in case conferences and discharge planning activities
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary allied health team to support patient recovery
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Support rehabilitation programs that improve patient mobility, strength, and functional outcomes

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Important Requirements

• Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care

Employment Options

• Full-time physiotherapist position
• Hospital-based allied health rehabilitation role

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly salary package
• Modern rehabilitation facilities and equipment
• State-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool and gymnasium
• Supportive management and collaborative healthcare team
• Comfortable working environment in a well-established private hospital
• Free on-site parking

Experience and Skills

• Rehabilitation physiotherapy
• Orthopaedic physiotherapy management
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Geriatric physiotherapy care
• Hydrotherapy treatment techniques
• Patient assessment and treatment planning
• Multidisciplinary healthcare collaboration
• Clinical documentation and case management

Salary Insights

• Salary: $35 – $45 per hour
• Full-time employment with stable clinical workload

Company Overview

The Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital is a private healthcare facility located in Boronia, Melbourne. Established in 1982, the hospital provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The hospital offers modern rehabilitation facilities, experienced healthcare staff, and a supportive environment focused on high-quality patient care and recovery.

FAQs

1. What qualification is required for this role?
   Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.

2. What types of patients will the physiotherapist treat?
   The role involves treating orthopedic, neurological, and geriatric rehabilitation patients.

3. What is the salary range for this role?
   The position offers a salary of $35 to $45 per hour.

4. Where is the job located?
   The position is based in Boronia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Application Tips

• Highlight experience in rehabilitation physiotherapy and patient recovery programs
• Include experience with orthopedic, neurological, or geriatric patient populations
• Mention hydrotherapy or group rehabilitation program experience
• Demonstrate teamwork skills within multidisciplinary healthcare environments
• Emphasize strong patient-centered care and clinical documentation skills