Senior Physiotherapist - Care of Older People in Surgery

NSW Health

  • Kingswood, NSW Sydney, NSW
  • $112,396-116,038 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ597953
Applications Close: 15/09/2025With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.We are seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join the Care of Older People in Surgery (COPS) service. This role is ideal for a clinician with substantial post-graduate experience in managing complex respiratory cases, particularly among geriatric and post-surgical patients. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with geriatrics and surgical teams to deliver holistic, timely care to patients aged 75 and over with a frailty score of 3 or higher, aiming to reduce post-operative complications, facilitate early discharge, and improve overall outcomes. A strong background in supervising and educating junior staff and students is essential, along with a commitment to service planning, implementation, and evaluation.This is your opportunity to be part of a transformative model of care that puts compassion, innovation, and collaboration at the heart of shaping better futures for older patients and making a lasting impact on the health system and community.Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
  • Accrued Day Off (ADO)
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here .For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click .What you will bring to the role * Degree in Physiotherapy and current National Physiotherapy Registration with AHPRA.
  • Significant post graduate experience in Physiotherapy, with substantial experience in Surgical & Aged Care physiotherapy
  • Demonstrated teaching skills and supervision experience with staff and students
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical physiotherapy policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills, effective time management skills & ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of & experience with Quality Improvement and Evidence Based Practice
  • Demonstrated ability to provide advice to service managers on clinical service development, practice and design in response to demands and client stakeholder needs in relation to a Physiotherapy service
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