Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (Aged & Complex Care)
Western Health, Williamstown, NJ, United States
Physiotherapist - Grade 2 (Aged & Complex Care)
Requisition No:
7586
Executive Division:
Operations
Division:
Allied Health
Program:
AH Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
Department:
Allied Health Physiotherapy
Enterprise Agreement:
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect)
Job Function:
Allied Health Professionals
Role Summary:
Location:
Footscray, Sunshine & Williamstown Hospitals (rotational)
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary:
Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our Aged and Complex Care team at Western Health. This is an ongoing full‑time position. Our Aged and Complex Care stream has a strong focus on patient and family‑centred care, implementing evidence‑based therapy to achieve excellent patient outcomes that support independence, community participation, and quality of life.
The Grade 2 Aged and Complex Care rotation program offers rotations in Acute Aged Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), and Bed‑Based Transition Care Program (TCP). The Aged and Complex Care team also provides physiotherapy service to our Dementia Management Unit. Rotations are approximately 9 months in duration across Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown campuses.
In the Acute Aged Care rotations, you will use your skills in discharge planning, person‑centred care and collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team to deliver Best Care to a variety of patient cohorts including acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, heart failure, post‑falls management, functional decline, frailty and other complex co‑morbidities.
Working in GEM or Bed‑Based TCP will enable you to use and develop your rehabilitation and discharge planning skills. The clinical caseload includes a variety of aged and complex care patient cohorts across neurological, orthopaedic, cardiiorespiratory and general frailty, falls and deconditioning clinical presentations. Our GEM service at Sunshine Hospital includes Aquatic Physiotherapy in our on‑site hydrotherapy pool and you will have the opportunity to provide this therapy.
Learning and development are integral in the culture of our department, and we will support you to build your clinical, supervision and leadership skills. We will encourage you to participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. Physiotherapists at Western Health are also encouraged in career development and planning through the Allied Health workforce development program.
Key Responsibilities:
Thorough evidence‑based physiotherapy assessment, treatment & discharge planning for an aged + complex care patient cohort
Working as part of an innovative and energetic physiotherapy department and multidisciplinary teams
Supervision of Grade 1 physiotherapist, AHA and physiotherapy students
Ensure safe and high‑quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have well‑developed clinical skills for working in the Acute Aged Care, GEM or Bed‑Based TCP setting, as well as experience in supervising both staff and students
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams
Ensure safe and high‑quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Closing date:
11:59pm on 7 May 2026.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact:
Name:
Candice Poupard
Title:
Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone:
0466 835 758
Alternate Contact:
Julia Lynch
Title:
Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone:
0434 821 124
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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Requisition No:
7586
Executive Division:
Operations
Division:
Allied Health
Program:
AH Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
Department:
Allied Health Physiotherapy
Enterprise Agreement:
Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect)
Job Function:
Allied Health Professionals
Role Summary:
Location:
Footscray, Sunshine & Williamstown Hospitals (rotational)
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary:
Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate Grade 2 Physiotherapist to join our Aged and Complex Care team at Western Health. This is an ongoing full‑time position. Our Aged and Complex Care stream has a strong focus on patient and family‑centred care, implementing evidence‑based therapy to achieve excellent patient outcomes that support independence, community participation, and quality of life.
The Grade 2 Aged and Complex Care rotation program offers rotations in Acute Aged Care, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM), and Bed‑Based Transition Care Program (TCP). The Aged and Complex Care team also provides physiotherapy service to our Dementia Management Unit. Rotations are approximately 9 months in duration across Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown campuses.
In the Acute Aged Care rotations, you will use your skills in discharge planning, person‑centred care and collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team to deliver Best Care to a variety of patient cohorts including acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, heart failure, post‑falls management, functional decline, frailty and other complex co‑morbidities.
Working in GEM or Bed‑Based TCP will enable you to use and develop your rehabilitation and discharge planning skills. The clinical caseload includes a variety of aged and complex care patient cohorts across neurological, orthopaedic, cardiiorespiratory and general frailty, falls and deconditioning clinical presentations. Our GEM service at Sunshine Hospital includes Aquatic Physiotherapy in our on‑site hydrotherapy pool and you will have the opportunity to provide this therapy.
Learning and development are integral in the culture of our department, and we will support you to build your clinical, supervision and leadership skills. We will encourage you to participate in our Research and Quality program and contribute to our stream portfolios and department committees. Physiotherapists at Western Health are also encouraged in career development and planning through the Allied Health workforce development program.
Key Responsibilities:
Thorough evidence‑based physiotherapy assessment, treatment & discharge planning for an aged + complex care patient cohort
Working as part of an innovative and energetic physiotherapy department and multidisciplinary teams
Supervision of Grade 1 physiotherapist, AHA and physiotherapy students
Ensure safe and high‑quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
Have well‑developed clinical skills for working in the Acute Aged Care, GEM or Bed‑Based TCP setting, as well as experience in supervising both staff and students
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy and Multidisciplinary teams
Ensure safe and high‑quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and Live Best Care framework
Contribute to a culture that values ongoing learning and be part of a positive workplace
Closing date:
11:59pm on 7 May 2026.
Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact:
Name:
Candice Poupard
Title:
Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone:
0466 835 758
Alternate Contact:
Julia Lynch
Title:
Physiotherapy Operations Lead
Phone:
0434 821 124
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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