Physiotherapist Grade 2 - Mental Health
Core
Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and management for adults with mental illness, including management of common physical health comorbidities such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
Role type
Grade 2 Physiotherapist (Mental Health)
Builds
High-quality physiotherapy services for Adult Mental Health Inpatient and Older Adult Mental Health Units
Domain
Healthcare, Mental Health, Physical Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, mentoring, trauma-informed care, multidisciplinary collaboration, student education
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications, experience in acute healthcare settings
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver physiotherapy assessment and management for adults with mental illness; Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to staff; Promote integrated physical and mental healthcare; Embed trauma-informed principles; Contribute to service development; Communicate assessment findings and treatment plans; Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and Allied Health staff; Provide clinical education to students
Seniority
Mid-level clinician with supervision responsibilities