Advanced Msk Physiotherapist (Emergency Dept)

• Work at the forefront of Emergency MSK Physiotherapy in a major tertiary hospital

• Autonomous, advanced‑practice role with strong multidisciplinary impact

• 7‑day roster offering flexibility, challenge and clinical variety

Manage complex MSK presentations, build rapid clinical decisions and lead advanced physiotherapy care in a fast‑paced Emergency Department.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time    
Position Classification: Physiotherapist Level 4   
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour  
Hours Per Week: 28 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s leading teaching hospitals and a cornerstone of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). With a strong culture of innovation, collaboration and learning, Westmead delivers complex, high‑acuity care to one of the most diverse and growing populations in NSW.

You will join a progressive Physiotherapy Department that values advanced clinical practice, research and continuous improvement, working closely with Emergency, Medical, Nursing and Allied Health teams.

What sets us apart:

• Large, dynamic Emergency Department with diverse and complex presentations

• Strong multidisciplinary culture and established advanced practice models

• Commitment to education, supervision, quality improvement and research

• Inclusive, supportive workplace built on respect and collaboration

• Opportunities to influence service development and patient care pathways

What you'll be doing 
In this advanced practice role, you will deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred Physiotherapy services as a primary contact clinician within the Emergency Department, managing complex and time‑critical presentations.

You will:

• Manage a substantial caseload of MSK patients, prioritising triage categories 3–5

• Provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention for complex, comorbid and high‑risk presentations

• Support rapid patient flow through effective care planning, discharge preparation and referral coordination

• Apply high‑level clinical reasoning, autonomy and judgement in a fast‑paced ED environment

• Contribute to education, clinical supervision, quality improvement initiatives and service development

• This role includes participation in a 7‑day rotating roster, including weekends and out‑of‑hours services, requiring confidence to work autonomously when senior support may be limited.

Ready to make a difference?

At NSW Health and WSLHD, we are Better Together. We offer meaningful work, diverse career pathways and the opportunity to improve health outcomes for our community.

Join our dynamic Emergency Department Physiotherapy Team as a Level 4 Advanced MSK Physiotherapist.
We’re looking for an experienced, motivated clinician to provide high quality care in a fast paced, collaborative environment. This 28 hour position includes weekend shifts; however, as a job share role, there is flexibility in how the hours are allocated. Applicants interested only in weekend work—or those seeking a mix of weekday and weekend hours—are strongly encouraged to apply. If you’re passionate about acute care and thrive in a supportive team delivering timely, impactful physiotherapy in the ED, we’d love to hear from you

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy 

• Registration: Current General Physiotherapy Registration under AHPRA 

Selection Criteria

1. Significant clinical experience in Physiotherapy, with substantial experience working in the emergency department and/or as a primary contact practitioner treating challenging patients with chronic and complex conditions.

2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and demonstrated core competency skills in Cardiorespiratory, orthopaedic, gerontology, and Neurological Physiotherapy

3. Demonstrated experience in the development of clinical physiotherapy policies and procedures and/or guidelines.

4. Demonstrated ability to provide a consultancy service across a wide geographical area

5. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels

6. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff

7. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature

8. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and teaching and clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate/graduate entry level students.

Requisition ID: REQ645599
Applications Close: 9th April 2026 

 
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For inquiries about the role, contact Catherine Syme, Phone 8890 6500, Email catherine.syme@invalidemail.com