Senior Physiotherapist, Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• A Royal Adelaide Hospital Physiotherapy  service, program currently based at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre (5085)
• Salary  AHP3 – $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Temporary  up to 31/8/27 and part Time working 22.5 hours per week, with potential for permanent appointment

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

• Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
• Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
• Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

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Join CALHN as a Senior Physiotherapist in Pulmonary Rehabilitation and use your advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy care. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join the CALHN Physiotherapy Department Respiratory team, which works across the RAH, HRC and QEH, with this role based primarily at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. In this dynamic role, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy services across specialist clinical areas, including respiratory medicine and Pulmonary Rehabilitation services. You will play a key role in the multidisciplinary teams supporting patients referred to the Pulmonary Rehabilitation program from services across South Australia, utilising your advanced physiotherapy skills to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Working within a specialist multidisciplinary team, you’ll manage a clinical caseload while providing expert advice, supervision and education to support excellent patient outcomes.

• Deliver advanced physiotherapy assessment and intervention
• Manage complex cases with minimal professional supervision
• Provide expert clinical advice and specialist consultancy
• Supervise and support physiotherapy staff and students
• Lead quality improvement, education and research activities

The RD also identifies responsibilities for evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary clinical activities, service development and improvement, research, staff oversight and teaching.

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You are an experienced physiotherapist who brings advanced clinical expertise, sound professional judgement and a strong commitment to evidence-based, person-centred care. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where you can share your knowledge, guide others and contribute to ongoing service improvement.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a degree enabling Physiotherapy Board registration
• Bring substantial recent experience in specialist clinical areas, including respiratory medicine and pulmonary rehabilitation 
• Manage complex clinical cases with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate advanced communication and clinical leadership
• Bring experience in supervision and service improvement

These requirements reflect the essential qualifications, clinical experience, leadership capability, complex case management and service improvement experience outlined in the RD.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.  950047 - RD for Senior Physiotherapist.pdf

P: 7074 3095
E: julia.simmons@sa.gov.au

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information.

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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