Physiotherapist

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; City Of Albany; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted gym memberships

Novated car leasing

Health & wellbeing support

Study assistance + LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

BaptistCare Bethel Albany is seeking a Physiotherapist to join our 85-bed residential aged care facility. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to help residents maintain function, maximise independence, and improve quality of life through mobility-focused physiotherapy.

You will lead and supervise staff, participate in case conferences, and guide care delivery to ensure dignity and person-centred support. Strong communication and empathy are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience in aged care physiotherapy is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy treatments focused on mobility, fall and injury risk management, chronic disease management, and pain management.
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to Lifestyle Coordinator and Therapy & Leisure Partners.
• Participate in case conferences and guide staff on person-centred care.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Team collaboration

Care planning

Communication

Empathy & respect

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

• 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
• Be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact through shared values

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.