Community Physiotherapist

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Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisationand as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:

Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.

Physiotherapist - what's involved in the role?

As our new Physiotherapist, you will provide Physiotherapy services to our customers involved in Short Term Restorative Care, Home Care Packages, and other community programs.

You will enjoy meeting with our Gympie customers in their own home to assess their needs and monitor, review and verify the quality and effectiveness of services provided on a regular basis. Provision of services to customers could include Exercise Prescription, Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Strength, Mobility and Balance Programs.

Your responsibilities will also include maintaining accurate customer records with supporting documentation of care plans, progress notes, customer reviews, outcome measures, incidents, and consent.

This is a mobile role and administrative tasks can be done either at home or at a Suncare office or co-working space, which allows for greater flexibility and autonomy.

This position is available as Part-Time Permanent position (45.6 hours per fortnight; 3 days per week or reduced hours across 5 days). We invite you to outline your preferred working hours in your cover letter.

What you will bring to our team:

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA

Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing Physiotherapy services in a rehabilitation and/or aged care setting

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisation and time management skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team

A great attitude, willing to learn new things, and most importantly an interest in listening and understanding what the customer wants

Current First Aid and CPR certificate

A valid Driver's Licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring it is appropriately insured

What we offer:

At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:

Not for profit salary packaging benefits

Flexible working options (including hybrid office + work from home)

Monthly Clinical Professional Development opportunities and a CPD allowance for individual learning goals.

A friendly, supportive team environment that values all voices

Fitness Passport and healthand wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Advanced technology to support you in your role

Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities in a rewarding, growth industry

And this position is eligible for QLeave

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Ready to join our team of over 800 staff and 200 volunteers? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.

As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.

We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website

Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Suncare is an equal opportunity employer

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Your application will include the following questions:Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Do you own or have regular access to a car? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a physiotherapist? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? What's your expected hourly rate? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have any pre-existing illness, injury, medical condition or allergy which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied? Have you ever received a banning order from working in Aged Care, recorded by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission? Do you consent to having criminal history checks and potentially driver's demerit point and traffic history checks conducted if your application is progressed to the background check stage of the recruitment process?

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

Suncare has been making a positive impact in Queensland for more than 50 years by providing innovative and personalised in-home care, allied health, and clinical services.

We want individuals to help continue this legacy and be part of our growth.

Our staff enjoy coming to work for the following reasons:

Your team will constantly trial new ways to support customers.

We advocate for change.

We are leaders and innovators in person-centred care.

If you're a dedicated and compassionate individual and want to make a meaningful impact in a career that will be life changing and fulfilling, we want you.

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