Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team in providing specialist physiotherapy services to cardiorespiratory patients across the North West Region of Tasmania.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing treatment programs for patients requiring physiotherapy care.
This is a fixed term full-time day worker position commencing from November 2025 until November 2026 with a salary range of $110,425 to $121,907 per annum (Pro rata).
About the Role
* Provide and maintain optimal specialist inpatient physiotherapy service to the inpatient wards of North West Regional Hospital.
* Assess plan and implement treatment programs for cardiorespiratory patients requiring physiotherapy.
* Act as a physiotherapy resource in designated area of physiotherapy.
* Work with a broader physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team to improve processes and procedures within the Department of Health informed by current evidence.
* Leading quality improvement projects and service development.
* Supervision and support of level 1-2 physiotherapists and physiotherapy students as required.
Requirements
* High level cardiorespiratory physiotherapy experience.
* Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision in a complex work environment.
* Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated clinical competencies relating to the principles of assessment and management of cardiorespiratory patients requiring physiotherapy care.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary range, access to employer superannuation contributions, and a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
About Working at the Department of Health
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture that respects and supports the well-being of all employees.