Physiotherapist

EverAbility Group; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Inclusive workplace

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

EverAbility Group provides services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania, delivering therapies that support confidence, connection and independence. You'll work with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex caseloads and deliver hydrotherapy and other services both onsite and in the community.

Ideal candidates will hold a physiotherapy degree with AHPRA registration, experience in disability and child-focused care, and a collaborative approach to therapy with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy with general registration in Tasmania.
• Ability to manage a client caseload and meet service delivery objectives.
• Knowledge of disability sectors, person-centred practices, and funding streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical caseload in line with service guidelines and external requirements.
• Provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation onsite and in community settings, including hydrotherapy.
• Collaborate with families, carers, guardians, healthcare and education providers.
• Prescribe assistive and therapeutic mobility and postural equipment as needed.
• Deliver holistic services with interdisciplinary teams and participate in group programs.
• Provide information and support to parents and professionals for client care.
• Utilise client management systems for documentation and meet KPIs.
• Stay up to date with physiotherapy practices and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Report writing

NDIS knowledge

Travel to client sites

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live with confidence, connection and independence. Through VisAbility, Guide Dogs WA & Tasmania, Children's and Youth Services and Kites Children’s Therapy, we support people of all ages to achieve their goals and live life on their terms.

Why Clinicians and Support Professionals Choose Us:

• Purpose-driven work that genuinely changes lives
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Career growth across multiple services and disciplines
• Opportunities to work alongside Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs
• Additional paid leave during the festive season
• Salary Packaging and 17.5% Annual Leave loading, where applicable
• Easy access to public transport and free parking
• Vibrant Victoria Park location close to cafes, restaurants and local amenities

The Difference You’ll Make:

Every interaction matters.

Whether you're supporting a child to communicate, helping someone maintain independence, assisting a family through challenging circumstances or delivering specialist services, your expertise helps people achieve outcomes that matter most to them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a clinical caseload of clients in accordance within service provision guidelines and/or external agency requirements.
• Provide physiotherapy assessment, intervention, and evaluation to clients at our onsite centre and in community settings, including hydrotherapy.
• Achieve client outcomes through a collaborative team approach to therapy in consultation with families, carers, guardians, healthcare and education providers
• Prescribe assistive and therapeutic mobility and postural equipment as required.
• Provide an integrated and holistic service to the client through positive and effective liaisons with all interdisciplinary team members.
• Deliver and participate in skill-based group programs.
• Provide information and support to parents, professionals and other relevant individuals to facilitate client care.
• Use the Client Management System and other systems for client and funding related documentation.
• Meet individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Actively seek information from the organisation’s Process Mapping System and contribute to the creation and ongoing improvement of processes through providing input, feedback and suggestions.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of professional physiotherapy practices.
• Other duties as required by Team Leader or Program Manager.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and general registration with AHPRA to practice in Tasmania.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a case load of clients, consistently meeting service delivery objectives and timeframes
• Understanding of the Disability and Community Sectors and in particular knowledge related to disability client directed care and the application of person-centred practices
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills as this role requires you to work within an interdisciplinary team, external organisations and a varied client base
• Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive, concise and accurate reports for client recommendations
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to travel to client appointments and other locations as needed in a timely manner.
• Previous experience and knowledge in working in the early intervention space or with children with a disability
• Previous Physiotherapy experience
• Knowledge of funding streams e.g. NDIS, Medicare.

Required Compliance Documents:

• Current National Police Clearance
• Working with Vulnerable People Check Tasmania (with NDIS endorsement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• AHPRA Registration

What Its Like to Work Here

We know people do their best work when they feel supported, connected and valued.

At EverAbility, you'll find:

• Leaders who genuinely care about their teams
• A collaborative and welcoming culture
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence change
• Flexible ways of working
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Whether you're early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll be supported to grow and succeed.

For further information contact Tennille Burns, Senior Program Manager Kites and VisAbility Tas at [e-mail]

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace