Physiotherapist, Gerontology

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Overview

Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

About Northern Health

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Physiotherapist with an interest in gerontology to join the Physiotherapy team at Northern Health Bundoora Centre. This opportunity will suit an experienced physiotherapist with sound clinical skills and a strong commitment to quality patient care. The Grade 2 Physiotherapist will have a leading role in ensuring excellence in client care and education of staff and students in the physiotherapy stream. The role includes the organisation, implementation, development and supervision of physiotherapy care and the promotion of best practice. The clinical caseload will vary depending on demand but can include a mix of neurological, musculoskeletal and general physiotherapy. The role predominantly involves assessing and treating patients on the Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) wards at Bundoora Centre. This role will supervise junior staff (Grade 1 Physiotherapist and/or Allied Health Assistants) and be involved in the supervision of physiotherapy students on placement. This is a full time, permanent position at 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly accrued day off (ADO).

Responsibilities

• Organise, implement, develop and supervise physiotherapy care and promote best practice
• Lead for excellence in client care and education of staff and students within the physiotherapy stream
• Assess and treat patients on GEM wards with a mix of neurological, musculoskeletal and general physiotherapy needs
• Supervise junior staff and supervise physiotherapy students on placement

Qualifications and Experience

• A background with significant experience resulting in a high level of clinical skills in Gerontology Physiotherapy
• Proven ability to manage complex older population patients in the subacute setting
• Experience and/or interest in the management and education of undergraduate physiotherapy students and junior staff
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and collaborate with other health professionals to provide integrated care
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in developing and promoting clinical care
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Well developed skills in negotiation and conflict resolution
• Proven ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Julie Torres, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader on 0409 941 587.

Benefits and Workplace Culture

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including the new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, online library and onsite car parking

Equal Opportunity

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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