Physiotherapist – Acute Medical Unit at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physiotherapy Assessment, Clinical Judgement, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient-Centred Care, Acute Care, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 5 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 53595) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Acute Medical Unit Closing Date: 3rd August 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: The Physiotherapy team within Acute Medical Unit (AMU) provides high-quality, patient-centred services to adults with a range of acute and complex health conditions. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake physiotherapy assessments and interventions across specialised acute clinical areas, supporting patients to achieve optimal health outcomes. This position works as part of the orthopaedics/ED team. This is a temporary full-time opportunity for a period of five months. The successful applicant will be a skilled communicator who works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, demonstrates sound clinical judgement, and identifies practical solutions to challenges to support positive outcomes for patients. We are a diverse, collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team that values integrity, respect, and continuous learning. We work together to solve challenges, celebrate achievements, and create a positive workplace. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Corinne Coulter at (02) 5124 3234 or at Corinne.Coulter@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centred physiotherapy assessments and interventions for adults with complex health conditions in the Acute Medical Unit. Work within a multidisciplinary team, specifically supporting the orthopaedics and emergency department teams to optimize patient health outcomes.