Exercise Physiologist

Overview

Exercise Physiologist role at BlueCare | Morayfield & Redcliffe (UnitingCare Queensland). Employment Term: Part Time or Full Time. Location: Morayfield and Redcliffe areas. Remuneration: $42.15 - $59.04p/hr + Super + Salary Packaging + Employee Benefits * 5 Weeks Annual Leave. New Graduates Welcome.

BlueCare is one of Queensland's leading providers delivering personalised Allied Health and Rehabilitation support for local communities. Join a multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists and Allied Health Assistants to deliver high-quality exercise physiology services.

Responsibilities

• In centre and home visit based service supporting clients across community and aged care sectors.
  
• Regular support provided from our Allied Health Lead - Exercise Physiology.
  
• Mentoring offered to new graduates and Exercise Physiologists with less than 3 years clinical experience and delivered by Senior Exercise Physiologists.
  
• Opportunity to build community and private client caseload to increase individual services and group classes offered by our Exercise Physiologist team.
  
• Opportunity to support student placements and contribute to development of the exercise physiologist service within Blue Care.
  
• Manage your own caseload with realistic productivity targets.
  
• Flexibility in days/hours.
  

Your Role

You'll work with a well established multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver the highest standard of care and exercise physiology treatment using a person-centred approach. Your main aim will be to maintain and encourage client independence in addition to considering their physical and social wellbeing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Clinical Exercise Physiology with current ESSA Accreditation.
  
• Ability to grow and maintain client caseloads through successful results and positive word of mouth.
  
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
  
• Demonstrated ability in Exercise Physiology assessment and treatment of individuals presenting with a wide range of needs, including aged care and chronic illnesses/diseases.
  
• Exceptional high level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with a multidisciplinary team, clients, and their carers.
  
• Proven clinical problem solving skills, with effective time-management and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
  
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multi-disciplinary team member and autonomously.
  
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and customer needs.
  
• Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that Blue Care can assist clients with and provide relevant and timely referrals.
  
• Confidence with use of smartphone and digital devices or willingness to learn.
  
• Blue Card or willingness to obtain.
  
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required.
  
• You will also demonstrate a willingness to work within Philosophy, Policies and Procedures of Blue Care and the Uniting Church of Australia.
  

Benefits & Workplace Culture

• Salary packaging for everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
  
• Employee discounts and rewards platform, including health insurance, holidays, and wellbeing programs.
  
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
  
• Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
  
• Career development opportunities with a leading community and residential care provider.
  

About BlueCare / UnitingCare

BlueCare is part of the UnitingCare Family, a network of aged care and allied health services. We are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care that recognises individuals and supports independence and wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity & Safety

• We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety and safeguarding across services.
  

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