Physiotherapist

HealthcareLink Trust; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 85 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Carrington is seeking a Physiotherapist with aged care experience to join our growing allied health team in a full-time role (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:00pm). You will help older adults improve mobility, manage pain and enhance quality of life within a person-centred, evidence-based framework.

Join a not-for-profit centre dedicated to best practice and continuous improvement, offering a supportive multidisciplinary environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• AHPRA general registration required.
• Experience in aged care (RACF or in-home) required.
• Experience managing complex clinical work and providing supervision.
• Excellent clinical reasoning and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel to clients in the community.
• Willlingness to undertake NDIS Worker Check clearance.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage private physiotherapy services with personalised treatment.
• Provide clinical guidance and support quality improvement.
• Conduct assessments and formulate resident care plans.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and reablement programs.
• Implement falls prevention strategies.
• Provide services in community care beyond facilities.
• Conduct pre-employment assessments and advise on accommodations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care planning.

Connaissances

AHPRA registration

Aged care experience

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal & communication

Time management

WHs knowledge & manual handling

Description du poste

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Are you a skilled Physiotherapist experienced in Aged Care, and passionate about continuous improvement? Join our growing allied health team! Provide clinical guidance within a growth-focused, multi-disciplinary Allied Health team

Tailor your caseload of onsite and community aged care clients to your skills & work-life balance Rewarding local role in an established but growing organisation committed to best practice

The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Physiotherapist with aged care experience to join our dynamic and expanding team in a Full Time capacity (Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm), enabling wellbeing and quality of life for older people in care and living independently. Help clients achieve improved mobility, pain relief, and a better quality of life, and enjoy growing a supportive team focused on service that is person-centred, best practice and continuously improving.

Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, with continuous professional development available.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing private physiotherapy services, offering specialised physiotherapy care to individuals seeking personalised treatment
• Providing clinical guidance, handling escalated clinical matters, supporting quality improvement and growing workforce capability
• Conducting assessments, developing and evaluating resident care plans and formulating functional health assessments for new residents
• Developing evidence-based treatment plans and coordinating client reablement programs and therapy plans
• Implementation and management of falls prevention strategies
• Practicing in community care, extending physiotherapy expertise beyond our facilities to support the broader community
• Conducting pre-employment assessments for new staff to evaluate their physical capabilities and recommending adjustments or accommodations as needed
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care planning, including case conferences and care planning meetings

About you

• Relevant AHPRA (general) registration
• Previous aged care experience (RACF or in-home)
• Experience managing complex clinical work, escalated clinical matters and providing clinical supervision
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational skillsSound knowledge of WHS and manual handling practices
• Willingness and ability to travel to clients in the community
• Willingness to undertake NDIS Worker Check clearance, and a pre-employment physiotherapy assessment during recruitment process

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care.

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