Physiotherapist

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

Are you a skilled and compassionate physiotherapist seeking an exciting opportunity to work in a renowned hospital setting?  Calvary North Adelaide Hospital (CNAH) is currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated physiotherapist to join our dedicated team. This role involves working across all ward areas, including women's health, Maternity, ICU, medical and surgical departments, providing evidence-based care to patients in need.   

Your main duties will include:

• Conduct thorough and evidence-based assessments of patients' physical conditions and functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans to optimise patients' mobility, strength, and overall function.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive and comprehensive patient care.
• Facilitate early mobilisation and rehabilitation interventions in the ICU and post-surgical wards.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families on safe and effective exercises, techniques and strategies for continued recovery and self-management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient progress.

About you:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) as a physiotherapist.
• Demonstrated experience working in an acute hospital environment, with exposure to ICU, Medical/oncology and surgical wards.
• Strong knowledge and skills in physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and health care professionals.
• Organisational skills to manage a diverse caseload, prioritise tasks and deliver care in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work weekends and participate in rostered shifts as required.

We value our team members and offer a supportive a collaborative work environment.  As a full-time position, we are open to discussing options for the right candidate, including flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal needs

For further information please contact Deb Daulby, Deputy Director of Clinical Services - Inpatient Areas on deborah.daulby@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella