Physiotherapist

Uniting AgeWell; Hobart; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Career pathways

EAP 24/7 support

Enhanced parental leave

Location flexibility within network

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Hobart is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist for a part-time role. You will deliver focused home-based and centre-based services to older clients (65+) through programs funded by their packages and private arrangements.

You will work within a large Allied Health team with support from Practice Leads and an admin team. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, current AHPRA registration, and experience in Community Aged Care.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in Community Aged Care with services under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme.
• Knowledge of clinical practice with 65+ clientele.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused home-based and centre-based physiotherapy services for clients aged 65+.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team and participate in regular meetings and supervision.
• Deliver services funded by client packages and private arrangements.

Skills

Community aged care experience

Autonomous caseload management

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Heath

• free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

We are looking to add a passionate physiotherapist to join our team in Hobart on a part time basis!

With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Physiotherapist you will be responsible for providing focused home based and centre based services for older clientele (65+) accessing services through programs funded by their packages and privately.

Our Allied Health team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, clinical supervision and you will have support from our Practice Leads and admin team. This is a great opportunity to work independently but also as part of our multidisciplinary team.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Physiotherapist PD.pdf

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!