Physiotherapist

BaptistCare; City Of Albany; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Discounted gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Health & wellbeing support

Study assistance

Job summary

BaptistCare Bethel in Albany seeks a Physiotherapist to support an 85-bed aged care facility. You will deliver mobility-focused physiotherapy, lead with compassion, and work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance residents’ independence and quality of life.

You will supervise staff, participate in care planning, and communicate with families while upholding dignity and person-centred care. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience in aged care settings and rehabilitation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and dignity of residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy treatments focusing on mobility and independence.
• Manage fall and injury risk, chronic disease, and pain.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to staff.
• Participate in case conferences and guide staff on care plans.
• Conduct assessments and regular reviews addressing residents' needs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Care planning

Empathy and dignity

Clinical leadership

Education

AHPRA Physiotherapist registration

Job description

• Based in Albany, where you can enjoy a rewarding role in a supportive community
• Part-time role available | 37 hours per fortnight with flexible days to suit your schedule
• Salary Packaging available to all eligible employees to help maximise your take-home pay

About the role:

BaptistCare Bethel in Albany is seeking a Physiotherapist to join our 85-bed residential aged care facility. In this role, you will work with the multidisciplinary team to help residents maintain their functional abilities, maximise independence, and improve their quality of life. Your key responsibilities include delivering physiotherapy treatments focused on mobility, fall and injury risk management, chronic disease management, and pain management.

You will also provide leadership and clinical supervision to the Lifestyle Coordinator and Therapy and Leisure Partners, ensuring residents’ needs are met according to their care plans. Additionally, you will participate in case conferences and guide staff on delivering person-centred care.

Your role will involve conducting assessments and regular reviews to address residents' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, while building trusting relationships based on dignity and respect. You will work closely with families, offering support, explaining changing needs, and referring them for further assistance when necessary.

About You:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist
• Strong understanding of contemporary Physiotherapy practices, particularly within aged care
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience contributing to care planning and delivery
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates empathy, understanding, and respect when working with older people
• Committed to upholding the dignity and wellbeing of residents/patients

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and lead with compassion and purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our people and create a positive, inclusive workplace. We offer:

• Hourly rate of $42.22 - $52.86 (depending on experience)
• Competitive salary + tax-free salary packaging for eligable employees
• Discounted gym memberships & novated car leasing
• Health & wellbeing support: free counselling, spiritual care, nutrition advice
• Career development: study assistance up to $3000/year + LinkedIn Learning

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.

With more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers, we work every day to enrich lives through communities of care.

Additional Information:

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.