Casual ICU Grade 2 Physiotherapist - Knox Private Hospital | Wantirna, VIC

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking for flexible weekend work in a supportive private hospital environment? Knox Private Hospital is seeking a Casual Grade 2 Physiotherapist to provide weekend inpatient physiotherapy services in Intensive Care on either a Saturday or Sunday morning (8:00am-12:00pm).

Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to acute intensive care patients, including patients requiring tracheostomy management and those recovering from cardiothoracic surgery.

About the Role

This casual opportunity involves:

• Providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment to acute ICU inpatients during weekend service hours

• Managing patients with invasive and non-invasive ventilation, including tracheostomies, implementing airway clearance and respiratory physiotherapy interventions

• Delivering care to cardiothoracic surgical patients, supporting recovery and mobilisation

• Collaborating with nursing staff, medical specialists and the broader multidisciplinary team

• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist

• A minimum of 2 years' acute hospital with ICU physiotherapy experience

• Demonstrated experience managing patients with tracheostomies

• Experience treating cardiothoracic surgery patients

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and time management skills

• The ability to work independently during weekend shifts

Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

Knox Private Hospital is one of Melbourne's leading private hospitals, offering a collaborative and patient-focused environment where allied health professionals are valued members of the healthcare team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to maintain your acute clinical skills while enjoying the flexibility of casual weekend work.

Apply now and become part of the Knox Private Hospital team.

Knox Private Hospital is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Applications close: 10th November 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required

to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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