Geriatric Physiotherapist

About the Role

Southern Cross Care is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to our residents.

As a Physiotherapist, you will work collaboratively with other health professionals to optimize the well-being, mobility, pain management, and recovery of our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level physiotherapy diagnostic and treatment skills aligned to the needs and wants of our residents.
• Contribute positively to multi-disciplinary care planning for our residents.
• Participate in face-to-face handover with nursing staff to improve communication about resident needs and therapy.
• Case conferencing and problem-solving of complex care needs.
• Support residents on proactive, evidence-based reablement pathways and identify deviation from this pathway early.
• Help support and mentor students on placements as well as proactively engage in ongoing professional development and learning to improve your capacity to optimize resident well-being outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a qualified Physiotherapist with a Bachelor or Master degree in Physiotherapy, including current registration with AHPRA.

Key skills and experience include knowledge of residential aged care practice, experience working from a Healthy Ageing approach, demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external clients, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

About Us

Southern Cross Care is one of Australia's leading charitable aged care, health, and retirement living service providers.

We value the diversity in our team and offer a range of benefits, including salary packaging, to support your career growth and well-being.