Physiotherapist, Gerontology

Overview

Reference Number: 52030: Physiotherapist, Gerontology - Grade 2

Employment Type: On Going Full Time (FT)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

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.

About 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 role is a full time, permanent position at 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly accrued day off (ADO).

Responsibilities

• Lead in ensuring excellence in client care and education of staff and students in the physiotherapy stream.
• Organise, implement, develop and supervise physiotherapy care and promote best practice.
• Assess and treat patients on GEM wards; oversee a clinical caseload including neurological, musculoskeletal, and general physiotherapy.
• Supervise junior staff and supervise physiotherapy students on placement.

Qualifications

• A background with significant experience resulting in 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. You can also contact Julie Torres, Physiotherapy Clinical Leader at 0409 941 587.

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.

Why work at Northern Health

NH offers a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Benefits include award-winning facilities and campus partnerships, professional development and events, and a health and wellbeing program with financial benefits.

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

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+, have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

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