Senior Physiotherapist

Seeking a Senior Physiotherapist for a Gerontology Private Practice

• Grade 2 or 3 Physiotherapy position
• Flexible work hours 1-2 days
• Join our MDT of Geriatricians, Physiotherapist, Neuropsychologist, Speech Pathologist Combination of individual consultations in rehab gym, exercise groups and home visits,
• Location: Malvern East and/or Bellfield, Melbourne VIC

Enjoy being able to deliver evidence-based, best practice care in the field of gerontology, working in an innovative, private multi-disciplinary model of care where quality matters, your expertise is valued, and we make a real difference.

About Age Right

We are a multi-disciplinary service catering to the unique needs of the elderly. Our referrals come from the Geriatricians at Age Right, GPs, direct access from private clients, and some Home Care Package providers.  Work is varied between providing high caliber assessment and recommendations for well-ageing or impairment specific strategies, providing short-term or ongoing support for addressing issues in clinic, with individual or group-based programs, as well as home and community visits where appropriate.

Our small physiotherapy-led groups offer evidence-based strength, balance and cognitive exercise and are used both as discrete treatment options, or as an ongoing supportive strategy for keeping fit, active and engaging in community support and connection.

Our clients and referrers appreciate a high level of knowledge and skill from our team, and we ensure time and resources are available to enable our team to provide this.  The ability to build relationships and form a positive and respectful therapeutic alliance with clients and their families is important, as is the ability to provide clear concise feedback, verbally and in written reports.

About your role with Age Right

An opportunity exists for a physiotherapist who is ready to bring their experience and wisdom to support Age Right clients and can work with a friendly supportive team at our rooms in Malvern (expansion to Bellfield possible), including group programs, as well as work independently in the local community as required.   We are looking for someone who is professional, friendly, with a positive attitude to ageing and the capabilities of older adults, including those living with dementia.  You should be someone who is effective in communication and interpersonal skills and has demonstrated commitment to professional development.

You would be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessments and developing individualized treatment programs in our clinic studio, or the client's home, focused on their goals, with consideration of best practice guidelines and evidence-based care.  You will need to be effective in written communication with accurate client records and reports, and speaking with clients, families and healthcare teams to engage, collaborate and ensure effective management.

The role allows for flexibility in hours and days of work, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. We are looking for someone who can commit to a consistent timetable, preferably including a Tuesday or Thursday, though we are open to change and expanding over time. Consideration of employment models to suit your needs, including casual, permanent part-time and sub-contractor / sessional models.

Mentoring and training provided, along with collaboration between team members to continue professional growth and deliver excellence in clinical care.  Consideration of early career physios moving into senior role, who are keen to develop skills in this area of practice will be given. We offer extensive, expert administrative support, EMR, well-equipped treatment rooms and everything needed for mobile therapy provision.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

• Current AHPRA registration

• Current Victorian Driver's License

• Evidence of Covid-19 and annual influenza vaccination, or willingness to obtain

• Undergo or provide evidence of current national police check

• Obtain a Medicare Provider Number for this location

• Obtain or provide evidence of Professional Indemnity Insurance

Desirable

• Experience and passion for working in geriatric out-patient or GEM setting

• At least 4 years of experience in Australian healthcare, with an understanding of Support at Home, and community aged care

• Knowledge and / or experience with evidence-based programs (such as Sunbeam, GLA:D, Onero) and leading group exercise programs an advantage

• Motivated and enthusiastic about working with older adults, and open to contributing to the creation of sustainable, innovative models of care to meet the needs of growing population and referral base

• Own insured vehicle to use for local home visits (mileage and travel time reimbursed)

If this sounds like the right role and place for you, please get in touch via email to to learn more, or apply to join our team.