Physiotherapist - Acute Clinical Lead

Reference Number: 2345

Job Title: Physiotherapist - Acute Clinical Lead 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                            

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Grade 3 (VB7-VC1)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 27/01/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: scott.corbett@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Click HERE to find out more information about GV Health and our services.

Click HERE to find out more from our staff about a career and lifestyle at GV Health.

Our region:

Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for an Acute Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to join our team at GV Health in a permanent, full-time role. This role is responsible for the planning and coordination of integrated physiotherapy services in the acute inpatient setting which includes providing clinical leadership to the physiotherapy team in this setting, to ensure high-quality services are delivered, and ensure physiotherapy facilitates efficient patient flow. This physiotherapist will also embed an inter-professional, team-based approach across all allied health disciplines to ensure the coordination of excellent, patient-centred services.

In the Acute Clinical Lead role, you will report directly to the Physiotherapy Manager, and also work collaboratively with other senior clinicians to oversee the delivery of quality services in our team. In the acute setting you will work effectively with medical and nursing leaders to ensure integrated and coordinated clinical care.

You will assist to oversee the supervision of students, supervision and mentoring of more junior clinicians and help facilitate and support staff education and competency training, alongside an appropriate clinical caseload.

Our team consists of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and allied health assistants and delivers comprehensive services to the emergency, acute & subacute settings, as well as to outpatient and community patients. Our services are patient-focused, efficient and effective, consistently meeting established standards of excellence. We are seeking a motivated team player who embodies the GV Health values in their daily working life, has exceptional communication skills and provides excellent patient care and advocacy.

Mandatory requirements include:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Physiotherapist
• Relevant tertiary qualification in physiotherapy
• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork & Ethical Behaviour

About you:

• Extensive clinical experience and highly developed clinical reasoning skills, and/or expert knowledge regarding evidence-based physiotherapy interventions in the acute inpatient setting
• Sound experience and skills in leadership of teams at a program or service level
• Sound understanding of physiotherapy models of care across the inpatient settings including the prioritisation of patients based on clinical need
• Demonstrated understanding of patient flow and discharge planning including transition of patients through the healthcare system
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate clinical outcomes and practice based on evidence and research
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate innovative solutions to complex problems
• Experience and understanding of the clinical supervision process, and upskilling and mentoring processes for physiotherapists
• Sound communication and influencing skills within an inter-professional team environment, with an ability to engage key stakeholders and maintain effective professional relationships across organisational groups.
• Experience in working with, and giving direction to AHA staff to meet prioritisation guidelines.
• Excellent organisational skills and understanding of efficient time management.

Other desirable experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant acute clinical experience working as a physiotherapist
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in relevant area of speciality and/or management (or working towards same)
• Previous experience supervising junior physiotherapy staff and/or students on placement
• Previous experience in service evaluation and/or redesign, process improvement and change management
• Current Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) membership
• Proficiency in a language other than Eng

As part of our busy team you will:

• Develop your skills to further your career in a supportive environment
• Enjoy the benefits of our strong clinical supervision program and the guidance of senior physiotherapists
• Be supported with paid leave in addition to financial support to attend professional development courses
• Participate in staff development sessions, in-services, education sessions and case reviews
• Create lifelong friendships and professional networks
• Be an important part of a vibrant and happy team

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.