Physiotherapist

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Ballina Shire; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Salary packaging

Supportive culture

Community impact

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Ballina service area. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to support independence and mobility for older Australians living at home, with a focus on reablement and restorative care.

You will work with a supportive team and use Well-Living approaches to empower clients, with flexible work-from-home options and a strong community impact. Registration and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience assessing physiotherapy needs and developing individualized programs for aged care clients in the community.
• Postgraduate experience in aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings.
• Strong understanding of reablement and restorative care models.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based physiotherapy assessments and interventions.
• Support independence, mobility and confidence to remain living at home.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimise client outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Assessment & program

Aged care experience

Reablement care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care - Ballina NSW

Full time, Permanent

23h ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

Are you a motivated physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians - while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment.

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home

About The Role

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing team in Ballina and surrounding areas. You will deliver evidence-based physiotherapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.

Your Team

You’ll be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living approach, we empower clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected every day.

About You

• Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated ability to assess physiotherapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
• Postgraduate experience in aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Alignment with BaptistCare's values and mission
• Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Unrestricted driver's licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance.

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life's challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That's what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 78,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare - Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Ann Vouden - Senior Physiotherapist on 0491 155 *** for a confidential discussion.

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.