Physiotherapist | Acute Inpatient | Hospital

Location: South Australia – within driving distance of Adelaide
Start Date: Early December 2026
Contract: 2 months, with potential to extend
Rate: Up to $70 per hour + super (dependent on experience)

Ready for your next fixed term contract?

Looking for a change of scenery this summer? We’re seeking a Physiotherapist to join a hospital team in regional South Australia for an initial two-month locum, commencing in early December.

This is a great opportunity for a confident hospital-based clinician who enjoys the fast-paced nature of acute inpatient work and is comfortable managing a varied caseload within a multidisciplinary environment.

Located within easy driving distance of Adelaide, this placement offers the opportunity to enjoy a regional setting without being too far from the city. There’s also potential for the contract to extend for the right candidate (subject to approval).

What’s on offer?

• Earn up to $70 per hour + super, depending on experience.

• Initial 2-month contract with potential to extend.

• Potential travel assistance available.

• Within comfortable driving distance of Adelaide.

• Support from the cmr team throughout your placement.

The Role

• Manage an acute inpatient physiotherapy caseload.

• Complete patient assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.

• Support patient rehabilitation, mobility and discharge planning.

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a hospital environment.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.

• Previous hospital experience, ideally within an acute inpatient setting.

• Confident managing an acute caseload with minimal supervision.

• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and time management skills.

• Available to commence in early December.

Interested? Let’s chat!

If you’re an experienced hospital Physiotherapist looking for your next locum opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

Contact: Nicki Butler | 0482 087 590 | nicki.butler@cmr.com.au

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