AHP1 Physiotherapist

SA Health
Job reference: 947405
Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join our Physiotherapy Team at SALHN!

Working across inpatient and outpatient settings at Flinders Medical Centre and Noarlunga Hospital, you will deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment to a diverse patient population.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Physiotherapy Manager, this role is responsible for the assessment and management of patients which results in improved patient care and outcomes.

Duties for the role will include:

• Undertake appropriate physiotherapy assessments and making valid interpretations of assessment findings based on sound clinical reasoning.
• Formulate and implement appropriate physiotherapy intervention plans based on assessment findings and knowledge of best practice and evidence based care.
• Prioritise own workload according to agreed principles, and contributing to workload management within the Department to meet highest priority needs for Physiotherapy service within FMC on a daily basis.
• Actively engaging patients and carers in developing and implementing their care plans and discharge arrangements
• Be actively involved in service and clinical practice improvement activities and projects
• Contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers.

About you:

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Physiotherapy skills in the assessment and management of patients with a broad range of conditions relevant to SALHN and the Physiotherapy Department.
• Well developed and effective written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to relate to people of various ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and effective as a team member.
• Physical strength, flexibility and endurance sufficient for the manual handling requirements of the Physiotherapy Work Unit and out of hours work.
• Ability to organise self, set priorities and manage time effectively.

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information.

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Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 23rd August 2026

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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Clickto find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 947405

Applications close: 23/08/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.