Physiotherapist - Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – ACH Healthia – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP2
• Temporary Part-Time – working 26.25 hours per week, up to 28 February 2026

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Physiotherapist to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through our innovative Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to return Home (NRICH) service.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

In this role, you'll work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, supporting our transformative approach to healthcare delivery by helping patients regain independence and confidence as they transition from hospital to home. The Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) Service is delivered in partnership with the Aged Care and Housing (ACH) Group, at the HEALTHIA Residential Aged Care Facility, Elizabeth Vale. ACH Group provides specialist aged care support for NRICH patients across 24 hours, 7 days per week. The NALHN Geriatric Service multidisciplinary team provides medical oversite, care planning and a reablement program to optimise functional independence in a home-based setting to support safe discharge to home.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Apply today and join our mission to transform lives through exceptional healthcare.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 913649

Enquiries:

Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

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E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

3 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

Physiotherapist - Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) - AHP2 - role

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.