Community Physiotherapist

Beata Homecare; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development allowance

Company vehicle

Clinical mentoring

Laptop and mobile phone

Administrative support

Zusammenfassung

Beata Homecare in Melbourne seeks a dedicated Community Physiotherapist to deliver in-home services across metropolitan Melbourne and Bass Coast, working from the Mount Waverley office. This full-time role offers autonomy within a supportive team and the opportunity to empower clients to improve mobility and independence.

You will assess, plan and implement evidence-based programmes, coordinate with families and other health professionals, and ensure documentation meets Support at Home and NDIS

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum 1 year physiotherapy experience.
• Ability to work autonomously in community-based caseload.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct in-home physiotherapy assessments.
• Develop and deliver individualized treatment plans.
• Provide interventions such as strength and balance training, falls prevention, mobility and gait retraining, pain and chronic condition management, neurological rehabilitation, manual therapy and manual handling support.
• Recommend assistive technology, mobility aids and home equipment where appropriate.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Prepare accurate clinical documentation and reports, including Functional Capacity Assessments and supporting documentation where required.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, Care Partners, nurses, support workers and other health professionals.
• Participate in care planning and reviews and provide relevant education and advice.
• Deliver services in accordance with Support at Home and NDIS requirements and applicable quality standards.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Report writing

Autonomy

Caseload management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Client-centered care

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Jobbeschreibung

Beata Homecare provides high-quality home care services that support the independence, wellbeing and quality of life of clients from diverse cultural backgrounds across metropolitan Melbourne and the Bass Coast region.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Physiotherapist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys working independently in the community while remaining part of a supportive and experienced team.

About the Role

You will provide in-home physiotherapy services to clients receiving support through the Support at Home Program and to NDIS participants, helping clients maintain or improve their mobility, independence, safety and overall quality of life.

You will be based at our Mount Waverley office and will travel to clients throughout metropolitan Melbourne and the Bass Coast region.

This is a full-time position.

$80,000 – $100,000 per annum + superannuation, based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

Conduct physiotherapy assessments, including mobility, strength, balance, gait, pain, falls risk, post-hospital needs and assistive technology.

Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based treatment plans aligned with each client’s goals, needs and available funding.

Provide interventions such as strength and balance training, falls prevention, mobility and gait retraining, pain and chronic condition management, neurological rehabilitation, manual therapy and manual handling support.

Recommend assistive technology, mobility aids and home equipment where appropriate.

Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as required.

Prepare accurate clinical documentation and reports, including Functional Capacity Assessments and supporting documentation where required.

Work collaboratively with clients, families, Care Partners, nurses, support workers and other health professionals.

Participate in care planning and reviews and provide relevant education and advice.

Deliver services in accordance with Support at Home and NDIS requirements and applicable quality standards.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with AHPRA

A minimum of 1 year of physiotherapy experience

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation and report writing skills

Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage a community-based caseload

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills

A client-centred approach with a strong commitment to promoting independence and quality of life

Highly Desirable

Experience in community physiotherapy, aged care, disability or private practice.

Knowledge of Support at Home and/or the NDIS.

Experience in falls prevention, neurological rehabilitation, manual handling, assistive technology or equipment prescription.

Other Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to have:

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance

Current Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current First Aid Certificate

Current CPR Certificate

We offer

Professional development allowance of up to $1,000 per year, subject to prior approval.

Access to a company vehicle and fuel card, with a vehicle allowance paid when use of your own vehicle is required.

Clinical support and mentoring from an experienced Physiotherapist and Allied Health Team Leader.

A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

A work laptop and mobile phone.

Administrative support with scheduling, referrals and client coordination, allowing you to focus on clinical care.

Exposure to both aged care and NDIS community physiotherapy, with opportunities to contribute to service development and innovation.

A rewarding role helping clients improve their independence, mobility and quality of life.