Aged Care Physio: Mobility & Falls Prevention (Part-Time)

Southern Cross Care; South Burnett Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary sacrifice

Part-time 8 days fortnight

Individualised training

Professional development

Great staff culture

Financial support programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southern Cross Care Queensland is seeking a part‑time Physiotherapist to work across two Residential Aged Care Homes in Murgon and Nanango. You will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred physiotherapy to promote mobility, independence, pain management and fall prevention.

The role requires AHPRA registration and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive, not‑for‑profit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and AHPRA registration.
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in aged care or community health is desirable.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with empathy for older people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled mobility, strengthening and falls prevention assessments, consultations, history taking, diagnosis and treatment services.
• Support face to face consultations with remote telehealth reviews as required for remote referrals.
• Prescribe and implement physical assessments to enhance resident mobility and action plans.
• Follow up with residents to ensure positive health outcomes and adapt care as needs change.
• Refer residents to other providers if needs exceed PT scope.
• Coordinate care with GPs and other Allied health professionals to ensure optimal, collaborative care.
• Document all care and education in the health record as per standards.
• Support residents in fulfilling their choices and preferences.
• Participate in SCCQ Clinical Governance and Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Communication & empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Southern Cross Care Queensland is seeking a part‑time Physiotherapist to work across two Residential Aged Care Homes in Murgon and Nanango. You will deliver high‑quality, person‑centred physiotherapy to promote mobility, independence, pain management and fall prevention.

The role requires AHPRA registration and a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional development within a supportive, not‑for‑profit environment.