Physiotherapist

Eldercare; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

On-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Eldercare is seeking a Physiotherapist to lead mobility and wellbeing initiatives for older South Australians in our not-for-profit aged care settings. The role focuses on 1:1 reablement, group exercise, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimise residents’ independence.

You will support residents with exercise programs, clinical assessments, and evidence-based practices while advancing your professional growth within a compassionate, learning-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Passion for healthy ageing and empowerment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development of skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Mobility Assistants to promote residents' mobility.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with OTs, nurses, dietitians, social workers and dementia specialists.
• Deliver intensive 1:1 reablement programs and group exercise for residents.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment and support residents to achieve goals.

Skills

Patient assessment

Mobility improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Join Eldercare as a Physiotherapist and Lead the Way in Enhancing Mobility, Independence and Wellbeing in Aged Care.

Duration: Fixed Term until 30th April 2027

At Eldercare, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver peace of mind with our care.

At Eldercare, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to older South Australians. As one of the state’s leading not-for-profit aged care providers, we foster a compassionate and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.

By joining Eldercare, you’ll become part of a team that prioritises integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on learning and development, we’ll support you as you grow your career.

About the Role

At Eldercare, we know that older people in our care want to remain as healthy and independent as possible. With a gym at each of our facilities, and a thriving reablement program, our Physiotherapists tackle frailty through intensive 1:1 reablement programs and ongoing group-based exercise.

As a Physiotherapist at Eldercare, you will work in a large, multidisciplinary environment alongside Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Dietitians, Social Workers and Dementia Specialists. You will offer supervision and direction to Mobility Assistants, to promote mobility and exercise for all of our residents in the pursuit of individual goals.

Our Physiotherapists utilise their full range of clinical assessment and treatment skills and enjoy having the time to support residents to achieve their potential. Our team culture embraces innovation by adopting evidence-based and emerging practices into our service model.

Professional support is offered by our two regional Allied Health Team Leaders, and ongoing professional growth is enabled through bi-monthly meetings and the opportunity to develop and implement new practices.

What You Will Bring

• Have a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, with current AHPRA registration
• Have a passion for healthy ageing and empowerment
• Be committed to ongoing learning and development of your skills
• Demonstrate behaviours underpinning Eldercare's values of respect, accountability and connection.

Why Choose Eldercare?

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion and community
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Work in modern facilities with on-site parking
• Join a team that feels more like family

To work for Eldercare, you are required to hold an acceptable National Police Clearanceand comply with relevant vaccination requirements as per Eldercare policy which includes vaccination for both seasonal influenza and COVID-19.

Eldercare is proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation. We are committed to supporting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) residents, employees and volunteers to ensure they feel included and safe. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are welcomed, included and respected.

Eldercare encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender-based violence in the workplace. Eldercare is committed to preventing violence against women and is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.

All employees can expect to receive fair and equal treatment and to be free from discrimination in all aspects of their life with Eldercare.