Community Physiotherapist - Melbourne East & South East, VIC

Encara; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual CPD Allowance

Supportive management team

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

Encara is seeking a motivated Community Physiotherapist to join our Melbourne East & South East team. You will manage a varied caseload, focusing on pain management, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation, and cardio-respiratory care for elderly clients in community settings.

We value flexible, client-centred approaches, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team. All applicants must hold or be eligible for AHPRA registration.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA or eligibility required.
• Experience with elderly care and community caseload preferred.
• Ability to work with dementia clients in community settings.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
• Flexible, client-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate private therapy for clients living with dementia in the community using acognitive rehabilitation approach
• Enabling patients to engage in, or manage everyday activities, function optimally, and maintain as much of their independence as possible.
• Research and develop concepts for the clients to reduce anxiety and enhance their overall wellbeing
• Contribute to the goals of each patient
• Identify where there are difficulties in independent function and day-to-day activities.

Skills

Pain management

Falls prevention

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Manual handling

Job description

Community Physiotherapist - Melbourne East & South East, VIC

About Us:

Encara (encompassing care) specialise in the provision of physiotherapy and allied health services to the residential and community aged care sectors. Since 2004 Encara have specialised in providing allied health services to some of Australia's most vulnerable people. We are dedicated to optimising the quality of life of the people in our care.

Encara is owned and operated by allied health professionals and as such clinical excellence is at the front and centre of all that we do. Our Head Office is in Brisbane but we are located far and wide throughout Queensland, NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

The Opportunity:

The Encara family is growing and we have a Full-time position available for a CommunityPhysiotherapist in Melbourne East & South East, VIC

We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapistto join our dedicated team, who enjoys working with the elderly, and who can manage a varied caseload including:

• Pain management,
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation,
• Neurological rehabilitation,
• Cardio respiratory patients.

About You:

• Your holistic approach and skills in pain management and falls prevention will be highly valued.
• As well as having excellent clinical skills, you must have a flexible and client-focused approach to your work.
• Excellent communication skills, an ability to build rapport and maintain strong relationships is highly desirable.
• Experience with the training and assessment of manual handling techniques is an advantage but not essential.

About the role:

• Facilitate private therapy for clients living with dementia in the community using acognitive rehabilitation approach
• Enabling patients to engage in, or manage everyday activities, function optimally, and maintain as much of their independence as possible.
• Research and develop concepts for the clients to reduce anxiety and enhance their overall wellbeing
• Contribute to the goals of each patient
• Identify where there are difficulties in independent function and day-to-day activities.

Benefits of Working at Encara:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Thorough induction and training.
• Internal professional development.
• Ongoing support from our experienced management team.
• Annual CPD Allowance
• Dedicated administration team with fantastic HR support
• Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families
• Discounted private health insurance and shopping through our portal
• Running low on cash? Access wages before pay day
• Refer a friend and receive a bonus up to $500!

All applicants must hold or be eligible to hold registration with AHPRA, NPC, NDIS Screening Check, Flu Vaccine + COVID Vaccine.

We are open to (and encourage) applications from both graduates and experienced Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors and Osteopaths.New graduates will have access to our new graduate education programme!

This position is being sourced directly by Encara. We respectfully request no agency approaches at this time.

Additional information

• Encara is owned, operated and managed by Allied Health Professionals.
• Flexibility in work set up to suit any work/life balance requirements.
• Above Award Remuneration