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Orthopaedic Inpatient Physiotherapist. We are seeking enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our acute inpatient team in a Grade 2 Casual capacity to work weekends. There may also be opportunities for weekday work. Working with us, you will use your acute Orthopaedic physiotherapy skills and discharge planning expertise to deliver Best Care to a variety of acute and complex client cohorts, including trauma and elective Orthopaedic caseloads. Our inpatient teams have a strong focus on patient-centred and holistic care combined with evidence-based practice to achieve excellent patient outcomes. Working on the weekend will provide you with the opportunity to work as the senior Physiotherapist on site (Footscray), enabling you to use your expertise to work autonomously, support junior staff with triage, complex clinical presentations and discharge planning and advocate for the Physiotherapy service. A comprehensive orientation will be provided to the role. You will have access to training and development resources as well as access to our Physiotherapy and Allied Health professional development program. With the New Footscray Hospital recently opened in February 2026, you will have access to high quality facilities that support and promote innovative health care delivery; an exciting time to join the Western Health Physiotherapy team.
Job Responsibility:
Independently triage weekend list and prioritise appropriately based on clinical need and demand
Provide safe and evidence based clinical assessment and management of Orthopaedic patients
Work autonomously while ensuring key collaboration with Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
Be available to work a minimum of 1 shift per month
Requirements:
Have well developed clinical skills working with acute trauma and elective Orthopaedic patient cohorts in a hospital setting
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
Be flexible and adaptable
Have excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills
What we offer:
Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey
Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education