Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist - North Metro Region - HCP & STRC

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit www.unitingagewell.org.

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (North Metro Region)?

- Be Part of Our Team: Join our established and expanding Allied Health team in the North Metro Region, providing essential services in Community Aged Care.
- Dynamic Work Environment: This role offers a mix of community-based and site-based work. Providing the flexibility of remote work.
- Client Focus: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults, supporting them through both Home Care Packages and Short Term Restorative Care programs.
- Above award hourly rates.
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.
- Annual Leave loading.
- Career pathways, education, and training opportunities.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff.
- Enhanced Parental Leave options.
- Not for profit, values-based organisation.

About the role:

- Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team, where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop alongside the service.
- Education and Professional Development: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
- Contribute to providing high-quality physiotherapy services to a diverse caseload of older adults, including both Home Care Package and Short Term Restorative Care clients

As a qualified Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in providing physiotherapy services within the North Metro region. You’ll be responsible for providing a mix of home-based and site-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP) and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs.

Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximising independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.

About you:

You are a passionate and motivated physiotherapist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in a full-time opportunity or working 4 days per week.

This is the place for you if you:

- Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
- Current registration with AHPRA.
- Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package and/or the STRC program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele.
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently.
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a car.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
- Graduates need not apply.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

- A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card.
- Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Australian working rights.
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance.

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you

#J-18808-Ljbffr