▷ (Urgent Search) Physiotherapist - Leumeah and surrounding suburbs

Overview

Physiotherapist - Leumeah and surrounding suburbs

Discover a career where care goes both ways

Location – travel across Leumeah and surrounding suburbs

Permanent Part Time (3 days)

Pay rate – up to $54.50 per hour (based on experience) + superannuation

Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We are celebrating 30 years of providing care and we now have 5500+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking for a varied role in Community Aged Care on a Part-Time permanent basis. This role involves assessing, planning and delivering individualised/group physiotherapy services and activities to improve the well-being of clients in their own homes as well as running group sessions across our Wellness Hubs. Make a difference in the fast-growing Community Aged Care space and work as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to enable our clients to age well and maintain their independence, with a focus on what matters most to them.

Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients'' physical and functional abilities to understand needs
- Develop and deliver individualised or group treatment plans based on clients’ needs, goals and preferences
- Implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions addressing mobility issues, pain management, and age-related conditions
- Regularly assess and report on physical and psychosocial capabilities to the care management team
- Maintain accurate records, exercise sheets, assessment reports and progress notes reflecting clients’ physical function
- Make recommendations regarding exercise programs, mobility equipment, safety at home and referrals to other disciplines as required
- Uphold ethical and professional standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care
- Educate clients and families on preventive measures and exercises to improve and maintain mobility
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences and training sessions
- Engage with team members, clients and families in a positive and respectful manner, welcoming a culturally diverse team
- Build relationships with clients and their families, understanding challenges in the aged care landscape

Qualifications

- Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage all aspects of compliance
- Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary team working
- Effective time management to ensure interventions, reports and outcomes are achieved in a timely manner
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Knowledge and experience of health, aged and/or disability services
- Current Driver’s licence and registered and insured motor vehicle

What we can offer you

- Paid travel time & KM reimbursement
- Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
- Access to professional development and clinical support (up to $2,000 CPD allowance per year)
- Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Long service leave after 5 years
- 40+ locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
- A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

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