Physiotherapist

UnitingCare SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Leave Loading

Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

Generous Parental Leave

Job summary

UnitingSA is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join our Residential Aged Care teams across multiple SA locations including WestLakes, Seaton, Grange, Semaphore Park and HawkesburyGardens.

You will deliver personalised assessments, treatment plans and evidence-based care to empower residents to maintain mobility, independence and quality of life within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Holds a relevant Physiotherapy qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• First Aid Certificate and required clearances.
• Experience working in aged care and ability to support residents with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop personalised treatment plans.
• Welcome new residents and support smooth transitions into care.
• Collaborate with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to create effective treatment strategies.
• Educate residents and families on preventive care tailored to their understanding and needs.
• Maintain a holistic approach to resident care and provide evidence-based interventions.

Skills

Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Looking for a role where your expertise truly changeslives? As a Physiotherapist with UnitingSA ResidentialAged Care, you'll work across one of our homes in WestLakes, Seaton, Grange, Semaphore Park or HawkesburyGardens, supporting older Australians to maintain theirmobility, independence, and quality of life. Working within acollaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver personalisedassessments, treatment plans, and evidence-based care that empowersresidents to live well and continue doing what matters most tothem.

Your Day-to-Day

• Conduct comprehensive Physiotherapy assessments and developpersonalised treatment plans.
• Welcome new residents, ensuring a smooth transition intoour care.
• Collaborate with residents, families, and themultidisciplinary team to create effective treatmentstrategies.
• Educate residents and their families on preventive caretailored to their understanding and needs.
• Maintain a holistic and professional approach to residentcare, addressing all aspects of their needs.
• Provide evidence-based interventions, especially forcomplex cases.
• Liaise with equipment suppliers to ensure residents havethe necessary mobility aids.
• Manage your time efficiently in a fast-paced environment,demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

Why Choose Us?

• Tailored Caseload – Enjoy a personalisedapproach to your work, allowing you to focus on what mattersmost to each resident.
• Supportive Team Environment – Join acollaborative team where your expertise, ideas, andcontributions are valued.
• Flexibility That Fits – Work in a way thatcomplements your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-lifebalance.
• Innovative Practice – Deliver care usingcontemporary, evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.
• Meaningful Impact – Help residents achievegreater independence, confidence, and quality of life.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your earningswith up to $15,900 in tax-free income and an extra $2,650annually through our Meal and Entertainment Card.
• Leave Loading: Enjoy 17.5% leave loadingfor a boost in your holiday pay.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our EmployeeAssistance Programme for personal and professional support,plus discounted health insurance.
• Career Growth: Benefit from regulartraining, mentoring, and upskilling opportunities to advanceyour career.
• Generous Parental Leave: Take advantage of16 weeks of paid leave during a significant life event.

The Ideal Physio for Us

• Holds a relevant Physiotherapyqualification and current AHPRAregistration.
• Current First Aid Certificate and requiredclearances.
• Experience working in aged care, with the ability toassess, manage, and support residents with diverse and complexneeds.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to build rapport with residents, families, andcolleagues.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinaryteam.
• Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards andcommitment to person-centred care.
• Confident adapting to change and managing competingpriorities professionally.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At UnitingSA, our Residential Aged Care homes are more than justfacilities, they're communities where residents are supported tolive with dignity, choice, and independence. Through meaningfulconnections, quality care, engaging activities, nutritious meals,and comfortable living environments, we're committed to creatingpositive experiences for every resident.

Please note that UnitingSA reserves the right to close thisadvertisement earlier should a suitable candidate beidentified.

We welcome applications from all community members, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diversebackgrounds, and people with all abilities anddiversities.

Our employment screening requirements vary depending on the roleand help ensure we recruit people who align with our values andcommitment to quality care.