Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a 187 bed acute medical and advanced surgical hospital situated on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead, 15 kms south of the Newcastle CBD. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Job DescriptionWe're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our dynamic healthcare team on a casual basis. In this role, you will deliver high-quality physiotherapy services across multiple clinical settings, including orthopaedics, medical and general surgical wards. Opportunity also available to work in intensive care, cardiothoracic and oncology settings.
You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Your exceptional communication skills and empathetic approach will enable you to build strong rapport with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring a customer-focused service that aligns with our organisational values.
Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning and sound judgment in complex decision-making scenarios
- Proven capacity to devise, implement, and evaluate evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise caseload efficiently
- Regular weekday and weekend availability considered desirable
- Experience working in acute hospital setting considered desirable
Remuneration
$38.26 - $61.61+ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances.
Additional Information- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 9th October 2026
Reference number: JR116161
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification
- Current AHPRA registration
- Ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning and sound judgment in complex decision-making scenarios
- Ability to devise, implement, and evaluate evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise and organise caseloads
- Regular weekday and weekend availability
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting
- National Police Check completed within the previous 12 months or willingness to complete one
- Working-With-Children Check, if required for the role
- Proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, if required for the role
What We Do
Ramsay Health Care is a leading multinational healthcare provider and hospital network operating globally. It manages a comprehensive network of private hospitals, clinics, and mental health facilities across multiple countries, including Australia and the UK. The company is dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality integrated health services and exceptional patient care through its extensive network of medical facilities.
