Physiotherapist (Grade 2) (Traralgon)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region About the role A rewarding and diverse Physiotherapist (Grade 2) role in a leading regional hospital. Join the Physiotherapy team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. Latrobe Regional Health is looking for a Physiotherapist (Grade 2) to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis until July 2027 (Parental leave coverage). The Physiotherapist (Grade 2) provides and coordinates high-quality physiotherapy services to patients within designated clinical areas. This role delivers person-centred, evidence-based care while supporting service efficiency and clinical excellence. In addition to managing a clinical caseload, the position provides supervision and support to Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students, contributing to workforce development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing advancement of physiotherapy services within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Responsibilities
- Deliver high ‑ quality physiotherapy services through assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient care in line with best ‑ practice standards and evidence ‑ based guidelines.
- Manage an individual caseload while supporting multidisciplinary care coordination, including active participation in team meetings and patient goal setting.
- Coordinate physiotherapy services within a designated area, providing direction, supervision and clinical support to Grade 1 Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
- Ensure accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation, including use of outcome measures to monitor patient progress and service effectiveness.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including development and review of clinical practices, policies and risk management processes aligned with NSQHS standards.
- Support education and professional development through staff training, student supervision, participation in in ‑ services and promotion of continuous learning within the physiotherapy team. About you Ideal candidates for this role will have:
- A Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent, with current AHPRA registration and eligibility for Australian Physiotherapy Association membership.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise with the ability to manage a complex caseload and deliver high ‑ quality physiotherapy interventions.
- Strong organisational, time ‑ management and problem ‑ solving skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.
- Experience or capability in supervising and supporting junior staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.
- A commitment to evidence ‑ based practice, quality improvement and ongoing career development. Benefits
- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing.
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services. Diversity and inclusion We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: Before commencement Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Traditional Custodians Latrobe Regional Health acknowledges the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which our health services are located. Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples is supported by our recognition and respect for their connection to their ancestral lands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw55q