Community Physiotherapist — Empower Independence at Home

Lutheran Homes Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kilometre reimbursement

Ongoing training

Career progression

Counselling & wellbeing

Flu vaccination

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Group in South Australia seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team, shaping service direction across Residential, Community and Rehabilitation settings. You will assess, plan and support client care, collaborating with the Team Leader, Coordinators and clinical staff to drive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated clinical expertise, AHPRA registration and NDIS clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in an Allied Health profession (Physiotherapy) with demonstrated experience in area of expertise.
• Current AHPRA registration
• Ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, clients and their families
• Well-developed communication (written and face-to-face) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers families and direct care employees
• Knowledge of the aged care quality standards (desirable)
• Candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment
• Current NDIS worker clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct physiotherapy assessment and develop individualised goal-based treatment plans
• Support clients in achieving their goals towards independence and safe living at home
• Provide clinical support to the Community Transitional Care and Community program teams and function as an escalation point
• Provide clinical support to the Community Transitional Care and Community program teams and function as an escalation point
• Provide clinical support to the Community Transitional Care and Community program teams and function as an escalation point

Skills

Physiotherapy

Education & coaching

Communication skills

NDIS clearance

Education

Allied Health degree

AHPRA registration

NDIS worker clearance

Job description

Lutheran Homes Group in South Australia seeks an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team, shaping service direction across Residential, Community and Rehabilitation settings. You will assess, plan and support client care, collaborating with the Team Leader, Coordinators and clinical staff to drive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated clinical expertise, AHPRA registration and NDIS clearance are essential.