Senior Physiotherapist

Location: Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands

Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Service Unit 5 - Allied Health

Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Enhance health outcomes of our young patients in this autonomous role.

• This is a job pool for permanent part-time, fixed term and casual appointments for weekend only
• There are permanent part-time roles available across multiple weekend clinical areas in our weekend services as well as fixed term part-time leave cover.

CRVCID No.667415

About the Roles:

The four positions available range across multiple clinical areas in our weekend services:

• Respiratory Acute/ICU (full day shift)
• Respiratory Subacute (full day shift)
• Rehabilitation (half day shift)

As a Senior Physiotherapist working in one of these varied and rewarding roles, you will apply your advanced clinical skills to provide comprehensive care and physiotherapy treatments to a diverse range of inpatients at Perth Children's Hospital.

In the Acute Respiratory/ICU role, you will work within the paediatric intensive care and high dependency units with young patients facing acute and deteriorating conditions, utilising your specialised skills in intubation and ventilation. In the Subacute Respiratory role, you will provide respiratory physiotherapy for patients with conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, employing manual techniques and specialised devices to enhance lung ventilation and clear secretions. In the Orthopaedics/Surgical and Rehabilitation shifts, your expertise will be crucial in orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, focusing on progressing patients to enable early discharge.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing and coordinating specialised physiotherapy services to paediatric patients, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation at an advanced level, across a range of respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal presentations.
• Prioritising and coordinating your caseload, actively participating in clinical reviews, and completing clinical documentation and administrative tasks.
• Coordinating and supervising P1 physiotherapists, assigning interventions and tasks, and obtaining feedback on patient progress and clinical issues.
• Educating families, carers, and staff to understand the patient's mobility and functional challenges, organising discharge summaries, and completing outpatient referrals as needed.

A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and eligibility for registration by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia is required for this role.

About our Team

Located at Perth Children's Hospital, our Physiotherapy Department comprises over 80 dedicated professionals providing a comprehensive state-wide service to children aged 0-16 years, including inpatient and outpatient services, with transition to adult care for those over 16 years.

Our team provides assessments, advice, education, and interventions for babies through young people, including early intervention for developmental concerns, neurology, rehabilitation, respiratory, musculoskeletal, oncology, bladder or bowel issues, and other complex illnesses.

We work closely with multidisciplinary teams across medical, allied health, and nursing to provide assessment, advice, and education, enabling families to understand and participate in their child's health journey.

How to Apply

We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing selection criteria 2, 3, 4, and 6 – no more than 4 pages.
• A current resume summarising your experience, qualifications, and how you meet the role requirements.
• Details of two referees, including at least one who is your current or previous line manager or supervisor, with contact information. We will contact you to seek your approval before reaching out.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Role-related questions:

For specific questions about this recruitment or the positions, contact Gavin MacKenzie, Manager Inpatients Physiotherapy, at 0436 595 459 or gavin.mackenzie@health.wa.gov.au.

Help with your application: If you experience technical difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is required for consideration for permanent positions. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible international applicants meeting immigration requirements.

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WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination, embracing diversity, and encouraging applications from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are also focused on increasing our Aboriginal workforce as part of the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool. The panel will regularly review applications. Suitable candidates will be placed in the pool, from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies arise. Appointments may be made until 30/04/2027.

About CAHS:

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is the leading provider of paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, dedicated to infants, children, and young people. CAHS includes Neonatology, Community Health, CAMHS, and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).

With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH, KEMH, and across more than 160 community clinics in the Perth area.

For more about working with CAHS, please click here. For information on CAHS services, click here.

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS values Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. During the selection process, you may be assessed on your ability to demonstrate these values. For questions, contact the person listed in this advertisement.

For Assistance: For adjustments or confidential inquiries, contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) at CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement deadline: Applications submitted after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications cannot be considered.