Physiotherapist - Transform Lives Every Weekend | NHS

Join SALHN's Noarlunga unit as a Weekend Physiotherapist in this ongoing position, working exclusively weekends to provide essential continuity of care when patients need it most. As part of SA Health, South Australia's largest employer, you'll enjoy exceptional career opportunities within a world-class healthcare system that prioritises work-life balance, professional development, and competitive remuneration packages. This role offers the perfect opportunity for experienced physiotherapists seeking flexible working arrangements whilst making a meaningful difference in patients' recovery journeys through evidence-based treatments and multidisciplinary collaboration.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Director, Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology (DivRAP), some of your duties for the role will include:

• Provide appropriate, safe and effective physiotherapy management (assessment and treatment) of patients referred within the scope of the Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Palliative Care (RAP) division physiotherapy services, including hydrotherapy
• Gain and maintain experience across clinical areas by participating in physiotherapy roster rotations within the Physiotherapy Department, the hospital and the community
• Assist in education of patients, staff and the public by preparing and presenting education programmes
• Participate in provision of co-ordinated health care by liaising with medical, nursing and other professional staff regarding patient care in meetings, ward rounds, clinics and providing written reports or other communications

About you:

• Ability to set priorities and manage one’s time effectively including the ability to supervise physiotherapy students and assistants
• Availability to work weekends only 
• Empathy and ability to work with a range of patient ages and conditions with an ability to act responsibly in an emergency situation
• Capable of meeting job demands with an ability to competently undertake pool rescue protocol per RGH procedures
• General post graduate experience in the areas of acute Physiotherapy care in hospital or sub-acute rehabilitation

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Peter Diestel-Feddersen, Director Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology, (08) 8404 2940, Peter.Diestel-Feddersen@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 2nd September 2025 

Attachments:

• 910925 Physiotherapist DivRAP - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 910925