Physiotherapist

Bolton Clarke Careers; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Career development

Salary packaging

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Group is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver comprehensive assessments and care planning for residents in homes and customers in the community across the Wide Bay region. Full-time or part-time roles are available, with school hours considered.

Responsibilities include evaluations of movement disorders, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary allied health team to provide evidence-based mobility support and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or related field and registration with relevant regulatory body.
• Experience in comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and care planning.
• Familiarity with quality improvement processes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and care planning for residents and community clients.
• Performs patient evaluations including movement disorders and neurological/musculoskeletal conditions; reviews medical histories.
• Contributes to guideline and policy review to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Physiotherapy Assessment

Patient Case Management

Quality Improvement

Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Planning & Prioritisation

Adaptive Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

Bolton Clarke Groupone of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the Role

As a Physiotherapist, you will provide a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and care planning by assessing, diagnosing, and treating various movement disorders, neurological, musculoskeletal disorders, and pain related conditions. You will prescribe evidence-based practices to assist with mobility and movement and collaborate with a team of various allied health professionals to deliver a multidisciplinary approach of care to customers. You will also contribute to workplace education and quality improvement activities/research.

This role will see you working across the Wide Bay region assisting clients in their own homes. Full-time or Part-time available. School hours considered.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and care planning for residents living in homes and customers living in the community and delivers physiotherapy services.
• Conducts patient evaluations such as movement disorders, neurological, musculoskeletal disorders, reviews patients’ medical histories, performs diagnostic tests and develops a comprehensive understanding of patients’ physical capabilities and limitations.
• Contributes to the evaluation and analysis of guidelines, policies, and procedures applicable to clinical work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with a team of Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists, and other allied health disciplines to deliver a truly multidisciplinary approach of care for customers.

About You

To be successful in this role, our preferred candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Physiotherapy, Healthcare, Nursing, Pharmacy is preferred. Any other healthcare-related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.
• Minimal experience as a Physiotherapist is preferred.
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration is prescribed.
• Proficient in Physiotherapy Assessment, Physiotherapy Equipment, Quality Improvement, Legal and Regulatory Compliance and Patient Case Management skills.
• Excellent customer experience, planning and prioritisation, communication and adaptive thinking skills.

About this location

A new opportunity is now available to join Bolton Clarke, Home & Community Support team.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke

• Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
• Private health insurance and gym discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Our commitment to diversity

At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

If you have any further queries, please contact Ashley Hurman (**********@boltonclarke.com.au)