Grade 3 Physiotherapist - Neuro Medical

Why This Role Matters
The Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Neuro Medical role at Northern Health is a senior leadership position focused on delivering advanced neurological and medical physiotherapy care. This role plays a key part in improving patient outcomes, especially in acute inpatient settings, while leading teams and driving service excellence.

Job Description
Northern Health is hiring a Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Neuro Medical for a fixed-term, part-time role based at the Epping campus. The position involves leading inpatient physiotherapy services with a focus on neurological (especially stroke) and general medical care.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Grade 3 Physiotherapist – Neuro Medical
• Organization: Northern Health
• Location: Melbourne (Epping Campus)
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time
• Work Mode: On-site
• Application Deadline: 29 March 2026

Responsibilities
• Deliver evidence-based neurological and general medical physiotherapy care
• Manage inpatient caseloads with focus on stroke and acute medical conditions
• Ensure excellence in patient care and clinical outcomes
• Participate in program development and service improvement
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated care delivery

Leadership & Supervision
• Lead and supervise the inpatient physiotherapy team
• Coordinate acute physiotherapy services within neurological and medical streams
• Train and mentor junior physiotherapists and students
• Promote quality initiatives and best clinical practices

Required Qualification
• Degree in Physiotherapy (BPT or equivalent recognized qualification)

Important Requirements
• Significant clinical experience in neurological and medical physiotherapy
• Strong expertise in stroke rehabilitation and acute care
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Experience supervising junior staff and students

Employment Options
• Fixed-term, part-time role
• On-site hospital-based position

What We Offer
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs (including “Thrive”)
• Flexible working arrangements and additional leave options
• Salary packaging and financial benefits
• Inclusive and diverse workplace environment
• Access to EAP, online resources, and onsite parking

Experience and Skills
• Advanced clinical expertise in neuro and medical physiotherapy
• Leadership and service coordination skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience in acute inpatient settings
• Ability to drive innovation and improve care quality

Salary Insights
• Not disclosed (aligned with Australian Grade 3 physiotherapist standards)

Company Overview
Northern Health is a leading public healthcare provider in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, offering comprehensive services including acute, sub-acute, mental health, and community care. The organization is known for its inclusive, community-focused, and progressive healthcare delivery.

FAQs

1. What type of patients will I treat?
   Primarily neurological (stroke) and general medical inpatient cases.

2. Is this a leadership role?
   Yes, it involves supervising teams and coordinating services.

3. Is the role permanent?
   No, it is a fixed-term, part-time position.

4. What experience is required?
   Significant experience in neurological and medical physiotherapy.

5. Will I supervise staff?
   Yes, including junior physiotherapists and students.

Application Tips
• Highlight experience in neurological and stroke rehabilitation
• Showcase leadership and team supervision experience
• Emphasize work in acute inpatient settings
• Demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Apply early before the deadline