Advanced Emergency Department Physiotherapy Practice
Prevent Admissions & Drive Safe Early Discharges
Lead Complex Care Across Hospital & Community Services
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 27/06/27)
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care to one of Australia's most diverse and rapidly growing communities. As part of the Allied Health Rapid Assessment, Intervention and Discharge Emergency Department (RAID ED) Team, you will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary clinicians in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, collaboration and exceptional patient outcomes.
Benefits of joining our team:
Work within a specialised multidisciplinary Emergency Department service
Contribute to a contemporary model of care that reduces avoidable admissions
Collaborate with medical, nursing, allied health and community care teams
Access ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and leadership opportunities
Be part of a supportive culture focused on quality improvement and excellence in care
What you'll be doing
In this senior clinical role, you will provide advanced physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients presenting to the Emergency Department. You will utilise expert clinical reasoning to support complex presentations and help patients access the right care in the right setting at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for physiotherapists wishing to work in a dynamic work environment with a motivated and capable team. This position works as part of a rotating roster with 10-hour shifts (10:00-20:30 hours) across the 7 day continuum.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention for complex, comorbid and socially vulnerable patients in the Emergency Department
Facilitate safe and timely discharge from ED and provide expert recommendations regarding admission pathways and ongoing care needs
Develop strong partnerships with community services, including Hospital in the Home, to support continuity of care and early discharge planning
Provide leadership, consultation, education and clinical supervision to physiotherapy staff, students and multidisciplinary colleagues
Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development and evidence-based practice activities
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Selection Criteria
Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and demonstrated core competency skills in Cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic, gerontology, and Neurological Physiotherapy.
Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels
Requisition ID: REQ662419
Applications Close: 24th June 2026
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- For inquiries about the role, contact Ian Starkey on 0419 765 664
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
