Senior Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation

National Capital Private Hospital is a modern, progressive 152-bed acute medical, surgical and rehabilitation hospital located in the Southern suburbs of Canberra. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute medical and surgical services, including orthopaedics, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, neurosurgery and geriatric medicine.

The hospital also offers rehabilitation services, with patients referred from across the hospital’s acute care departments and surrounding hospitals throughout the greater ACT and Southern NSW region. With a focus on quality care and patient recovery, National Capital Private Hospital supports the healthcare needs of the local community and surrounding regions.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care. Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.

National Capital Private Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Physiotherapist to join our Rehabilitation team on a part-time maximum-term contract for 10 months, working two days per week.

In this role, you will provide high-quality physiotherapy care to hospital inpatients, supporting their rehabilitation, functional recovery and safe discharge planning. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will contribute to individualised treatment plans and help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in a collaborative hospital environment while supporting quality improvement, education and the development of junior staff and students.

About You

You are a motivated and experienced physiotherapist with a strong commitment to inpatient rehabilitation and patient-centred care. You bring sound clinical judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

You are passionate about helping patients improve their function and independence and are confident contributing to discharge planning, clinical education and the ongoing development of physiotherapy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for hospital inpatients.
• Develop and review individualised rehabilitation programs to support patients’ functional recovery, mobility and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans to meet changing clinical needs and rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and support safe, timely discharge planning.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals regarding treatment plans, progress and ongoing care needs.
• Provide supervision, guidance and mentoring to junior staff and physiotherapy students.
• Contribute to hospital-wide education and advocate for the role of Allied Health in patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of improved clinical practices.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant professional standards, policies and procedures.

What You Will Also Bring

• Current physiotherapy registration with AHPRA.
• Experience working with hospital inpatients and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of hospital discharge planning pathways.
• A commitment to quality improvement, with demonstrated experience implementing improvements.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff and students.
• FIM training will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in hospital-wide education and advocacy for Allied Health will be highly regarded.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases. 

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online. 

Applications close: 16th November 2026

Reference number: JR117103 

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.