Physiotherapist - Optimizing Resident Wellbeing

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia Southern Cross Care Full time

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We are seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team in delivering high-quality services to older adults.

Job Overview

This is a permanent full-time position available, working Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 4.06pm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and clients.

About the Role

As a Physiotherapist, you will work as part of a collaborative team to deliver services that optimize the wellbeing, mobility, pain management, and recovery of older adults living in residential aged care. Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing high-level physiotherapy diagnostic and treatment skills aligned to the needs and wants of our residents;
  • Contributing positively to multi-disciplinary care planning for our residents;
  • Participating in face-to-face handovers with nursing staff at the beginning and end of each day to improve communication about resident needs and therapy;
  • Case conferencing and problem-solving complex care needs;
  • Supporting residents on proactive, evidence-based reablement pathways and identifying deviations from this pathway early;
  • Helping support and mentor students on placements as well as proactively engaging in ongoing professional development and learning to improve capacity to optimize resident wellbeing outcomes.
About You

We are looking for individuals who possess the following skills and experience:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Physiotherapy, including current registration with AHPRA;
  • Knowledge of residential aged care practice, including understanding and experience of AN-ACC;
  • Experience working from a Healthy Ageing approach;
  • Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external clients;
  • Demonstrated initiative and strong organizational and time management skills;
  • Ability to listen and adapt communication to audience;
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including ability to build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships;
  • Proficient computer skills, including ability to use Google Suite and various in-house databases;
  • A basic knowledge of the requirements of the Aged Care Standards, as applicable to the role;
  • The capacity to apply for a provider number and an understanding of the aged care system.
About Us

We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage, and Compassion, and offer salary packaging benefits to maximize your take-home pay. When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing, and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need.

The estimated salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, we encourage you to apply.



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