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About Us

Our wonderful team across Melbourne, greater Victoria, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobart and Launceston are changing the face of rehabilitation. As the population ages and more people remain in home, we want to provide the choice for clients to continue their recovery and live independently in the comfort and convenience of their own environment.

Own Body was initially created as a mobile physiotherapy service in Melbourne, branching into podiatry and occupational therapy, as well as expanding interstate over recent years. We are growing at 50% year on year and are focussed on expanding our service offerings and locations. This means there are plenty of opportunities arising for those who wish to develop their skill sets and be part of an evolving company.

We don’t have a central office; everything is coordinated remotely so our team can work in their local area. Own Body has been recognised in the 2019 Telstra Business Women’s Awards for our innovation in home health and our approach to flexibility and supporting our amazing team.

Our management and administration team work hard to minimise the bureaucracy and paperwork, enabling our clinicians to do what they love: provide great service and spend their time connecting with our clients.

We empower each other to provide outstanding service and celebrate success. Our team proudly to achieves an average client feedback rating of at least 9/10 or above every month.

We provide a comprehensive orientation process to all team members. Our supervision and support structure in place ensures that our team feel connected and well supported at all times.

- Client Focused – Honest, values-based organisation with the clients experience front of mind
- Flexibility – create your ideal schedule
- Professional Development – a supportive team with ongoing training and fortnightly mentoring
- Values – Connection | Holistic | Enablement | Experience & Remarkable People
- Perks – Our team LOVE the support we offer, including our amazing administration team, tech systems, mentoring and access to our whole team clinical discussions. We work hard to minimise the paperwork and maximise your job satisfaction
- Room to grow – our rapid expansion means there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career

What we LOVE about our team

Clients call us raving about our team’s professionalism, personable natures and dedication in assisting their bodies back to health. They set realistic expectations and have excellent clinical skills. They make their clients their priority; they’re flexible when needed. We can rely on every one to complete administrative tasks (correspondence, follow up, appointment scheduling) efficiently and proficiently. They support our colleagues professionally and work collaboratively with our whole team. They represent our Core Values (Connection, Holistic, Enablement, Experience & Remarkable People).

Your Role

Working with Own Body will see you become part of a collaborative community of passionate, dedicated and thoughtful healthcare professionals. Your work will be varied and you will have plenty of autonomy to plan your day. You will treat clients with a variety of conditions, co-morbidities and some complex cases to get you really thinking

You will be experienced in biomechanical assessment, general skin and nail care, wound prevention education and management, orthotic prescription and fitting, nail surgery and diabetes (foot and limb health) assessment/treatment.

Your caseload commonly includes general skin and nail care, wound prevention, post surgical, maintenance and rehabilitation therapy for client with disabilities. Clinicians are not required to take on clients outside of their skill set.

You will also be responsible for educating and training care givers. Most importantly though, you will be helping our wonderful clients achieve their own potential – improving lives and making a difference is what we do

You’re in luck We are growing quickly so there are a number of flexible positions available (Full Time, Part Time and Casual), offering between 5-38 hours per week. Positions can be ideal for clinicians with other commitments, including those on maternity or study leave, around school/kinder drops offs or between other part time work.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously treating patients in their homes without supervision is essential. Our Core Values are very important to our business: only candidates who demonstrate these in their personal and professional behaviour will be considered.

You will be experienced in biomechanical assessment, general skin and nail care, wound prevention education and management, orthotic prescription and fitting, nail surgery and diabetes (foot and limb health) assessment/treatment.

Your caseload commonly includes general skin and nail care, wound prevention, post surgical, maintenance and rehabilitation therapy for client with disabilities. Clinicians are not required to take on clients outside of their skill set.

You will receive admin support for product ordering and client confirmation.

You will also be responsible for educating and training care givers. Most importantly though, you will be helping our wonderful clients achieve their own potential – improving lives and making a difference is what we do

All therapists are fully supported and maintain regular communications with head office before and after each appointment.

What our team says about us

“To be able to provide tailored care to clients in their own homes where they are able to be themselves and have the time they deserve has been rewarding and a delight. Additionally, to have the ability to work alongside such a talented team who are always there to support you is invaluable”

Requirements

- Bachelor of Podiatry or higher
- Full registration with AHPRA as a podiatrist (no interim certificate please)
- Minimum of 1 year experience
- Valid Drivers licence
- Have or be willing to obtain:

- a current Police Check

- Level 2 First Aid

- Professional indemnity insurance

- Own car

- Current Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines

Our application process

Our application process is simple and stress-free. Once you’ve submitted your CV and Cover Letter, we’ll review your application and get back to you within 2 business days to let you know the next steps.

We’re here to make the process as easy as possible and look forward to hearing from you

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