Physiotherapist

Carrington Centennial Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Carrington Day

Restaurant discount

Shoe discount

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing program

Free parking

Job summary

Carrington Centennial Care is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to support independence and mobility for older people in our not-for-profit aged and community care services. You will tailor your caseload across onsite and community clients, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care and evidence-based practices.

We welcome new grads with AHPRA general registration. Enjoy professional development, flexible full-time or part-time hours (8:00am–4:00pm), competitive pay,

Qualifications

• AHPRA general registration required; new grads welcome.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Caring and compassionate attitude.
• Strong clinical reasoning and results-oriented.
• Good time management and organisation.
• WH&S and manual handling knowledge.
• Willingness to travel to community clients.
• NDIS Worker Check clearance and pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' physical conditions and functional abilities.
• Develop and evaluate care plans and functional health assessments.
• Create evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate reablement programs.
• Implement falls prevention strategies.
• Provide community-based physiotherapy extending to broader community.
• Manage private physiotherapy services and personalised care.
• Conduct pre-employment assessments for new staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Time management

Empathy

WH&S knowledge

Travel to community

NDIS checks

Education

AHPRA general registration

Job description

• Location 90 Werombi Rd,Grasmere, NSW, 2570,Australia
• Other Compensation Salary in line with skills & experience + leave loading, Superannuation & NFP Salary Packaging
• Job Category Allied Health, Physiotherapy, Integrated Care
• Industry Aged Care, Community Care, Not-for-Profit
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Recruitment Team
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Are you a skilled Physiotherapist passionate about maintaining the independence & mobility of older persons? Join our growing allied health team!

• Tailor your caseload of onsite and community aged care clients to your skills & work-life balance
• Growth-focused, experienced, multi-disciplinary Allied Health team with continuous professional development
• Rewarding local role in an established but growing organisation committed to best practice

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a skilled and empathetic Physiotherapist to join our dynamic and expanding team in a Full Time or Part Time capacity (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 in a supportive team focused on service that is person-centred, best practice and continuously improving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting assessments of residents' physical conditions and functional abilities
• 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
• Managing private physiotherapy services, offering specialised physiotherapy care to individuals seeking personalised treatment
• 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 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. At Carrington, we are committed to helping people achieve wellbeing and fullness of life through high-quality care, meaningful engagement and innovative services that support independence and quality of life.

About you

• Relevant AHPRA (general) registration. New Grads welcome to apply!
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Excellent clinical reasoning skills, with a desire to achieve results
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Sound knowledge of WHS and manual handling practices
• Willingness and ability to travel to clients in the community
• NDIS Worker Check Clearance, and a pre-employment physiotherapy assessment during recruitment process.

Enjoy our Benefits

• Competitive pay, including annual review with performance-based increases
• Not for profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 living expenses + $2,650 meals/entertainment options) to optimise your income & pay less tax
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year
• 15% employee discount at our onsite Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Paid parental leave including superannuation
• Wellbeing program providing a comprehensive wellbeing, safety and mental health support for you and your family 24/7
• Staff immunisation program
• Free onsite parking across our picturesque campus