Community Aged Care Physiotherapist—Reablement Focus

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounts for staff

Health insurance discount

Referral rewards

Career advancement

Extra leave

Pastoral care

Free flu shots

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a Physiotherapist to work in the Wide Bay region with community aged care clients. The role focuses on assessments, goal setting, and collaborative care planning to improve client independence.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate referrals, and contribute to evidence-based practice, with a patient-centered approach and flexible collaboration with families and carers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assess and treat aged care clients in a community setting.
• Ability to develop, implement and review physiotherapy services.
• Strong communication with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals for physiotherapy services.
• Complete client assessments on admission to physiotherapy.
• Develop collaborative plans of care with goals.
• Provide treatment and advice to clients and carers.
• Coordinate equipment with relevant agencies.
• Refer to other services when needed to meet client needs.
• Promote rehabilitation and independence in clients.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Uphold best practice and evidence-based care.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication

Autonomy

Planning & prioritising

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a Physiotherapist to work in the Wide Bay region with community aged care clients. The role focuses on assessments, goal setting, and collaborative care planning to improve client independence.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate referrals, and contribute to evidence-based practice, with a patient-centered approach and flexible collaboration with families and carers.