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The Grade 3 Vestibular Physiotherapist provides advanced, evidence-based assessment and management of people presenting with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders, working with a high level of clinical autonomy and accountability. The role includes advanced vestibular and neurological assessment, differential diagnosis and identification of red flags, with timely escalation and referral to medical teams (e.g., ENT, Neurology, Emergency) where indicated. You will manage complex presentations (including persistent dizziness and multi-factorial balance dysfunction) and contribute to safe, effective care pathways for patients under relevant specialty services. As a senior clinician, you will also act as a clinical resource to physiotherapy and medical staff, contribute to education and capability building within the department, and participate in service development and quality improvement activities relevant to vestibular rehabilitation.
Job Responsibility:
Provides advanced, evidence-based assessment and management of people presenting with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders
Works with a high level of clinical autonomy and accountability
Includes advanced vestibular and neurological assessment, differential diagnosis and identification of red flags
Timely escalation and referral to medical teams (e.g., ENT, Neurology, Emergency) where indicated
Manage complex presentations (including persistent dizziness and multi-factorial balance dysfunction)
Contribute to safe, effective care pathways for patients under relevant specialty services
Act as a clinical resource to physiotherapy and medical staff
Contribute to education and capability building within the department
Participate in service development and quality improvement activities relevant to vestibular rehabilitation
Requirements:
Physiotherapist currently registered for practice in Australia (AHPRA)
>7 years of clinical experience, including significant experience managing patients with vestibular and neurological conditions (inpatient and/or outpatients)
Advanced knowledge of vestibular anatomy, pathophysiology and common conditions (e.g. BPPV, acoustic neuroma, unilateral or bilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction, Meniere’s disease, mild head trauma and vestibular migraine involving dizziness, vertigo and or disequilibrium)
Competence in vestibular assessment, clinical reasoning and interpretation of findings
Experience in delivering vestibular rehabilitation and canalith repositioning manoeuvres
Excellent understanding of scope of practice, including recognition of red flags and appropriate escalation
Nice to have:
Completed or currently undertaking relevant postgraduate qualification
Experience working in outpatient or specialist dizziness/vertigo services
Active participation in a professional community of practice or vestibular special interest group
What we offer:
Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options