Aged Care Physiotherapist

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community-Based Physiotherapist to join our clients growing Allied Health Community and Home Support Team in aged care.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for working with consumers to assess, plan, and implement physiotherapy and rehabilitation programs aimed at meeting their needs and goals. This includes a varying caseload of consumers within the geriatric, neurological, and cardio-respiratory fields, across both HCP and STRC programs.

About You

You’ll share their values and seek a meaningful role that allows you to make a difference in others’ lives. You’ll be flexible, collaborative, and take pride in your work. Additionally, you’ll have:

• A tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Prior experience working as a Physiotherapist
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act (1997)
• Experience managing clients in the community with home-based therapy and exercise programs
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to problem-solve and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support staff
• The ability to work well autonomously and in a team environment
• A current Driver’s Licence
• COVID and Influenza vaccinations are preferred but not required
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the Benefits

You will join an incredible team and have access to learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and make a real difference in the lives of the people you support. Additionally, you will have access to:

• Travel within the community to support our clients
• Not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $18,000
• A pool vehicle provided
• Flexibility to work from home and the office
• Working for a value-driven organisation
• Childcare discounts
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Career pathways, professional development, and training
• A comprehensive wellbeing program, including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, and skin checks
• Working with a range of different clients and environments

If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please apply via seek or email Leon Hearn on leon.hearn@zenithsearch.com alternatively call 0483 917 312 for a confidential conversation.