Aged Care Physiotherapist

Health Personnel; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible employment options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Health Personnel is seeking an Aged Care Physiotherapist for a role in North West Melbourne to support older adults in residential aged care or community settings. You will assess, plan and implement rehabilitation programs to improve mobility, independence and quality of life, while collaborating with nurses, GPs and families.

The position emphasises compassionate, person-centred care, strong communication and clinical reasoning, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia through AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencing practice.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach to aged care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Appropriate working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Improve residents' mobility, balance, strength, and functional independence.
• Assess falls risk and implement falls prevention strategies.
• Provide rehabilitation following illness, injury, surgery, or hospital admission.
• Prescribe appropriate exercise programs and mobility aids.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, GPs, care staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration / eligible

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Older Australians!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults?

We are seeking a motivated Aged Care Physiotherapist to join our team in North West Melbourne, just 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD.

This is an excellent opportunity to support older people to maintain their mobility, independence, strength, and quality of life in a residential aged care or community setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Improve residents' mobility, balance, strength, and functional independence.
• Assess falls risk and implement falls prevention strategies.
• Provide rehabilitation following illness, injury, surgery, or hospital admission.
• Prescribe appropriate exercise programs and mobility aids.
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, GPs, care staff, residents, and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and continuous quality improvement.
• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia through AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencing practice.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach to aged care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Appropriate working rights in Australia.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia through AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration before commencing practice.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, person-centred approach to aged care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Appropriate working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and employment conditions.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Meaningful work that promotes healthy ageing and improved quality of life.
• Flexible employment options, depending on the position.