Physiotherapist - Aged Care & Community, Gold Coast

UnitingCare Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount platform for employees

Parental leave

Diversity & inclusion leave

Career development

Job summary

BlueCare, part of the UnitingCare Health family, is seeking a Physiotherapist to support our Gold Coast community sites. You will diagnose and treat movement limitations, manage pain and balance, and contribute to discharge planning with a patient-centred approach.

Essential are AHPRA registration, a current Australian driver’s licence, and experience in aged care or community settings. You will work across sites in Coomera, Arundel and Elanora with a focus on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and AHPRA registration are essential.
• Experience in aged care or community settings is required.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Current Australian driver's licence and a roadworthy vehicle for work.
• Willingness to satisfy probity checks as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, assess and develop care plans for individuals and groups.
• Prescribe and select appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology.
• Educate and train carers, clients and residents on therapy aspects.
• Set goals and contribute to reablement and discharge planning.
• Liaise with GPs, nurses and occupational therapists to coordinate care plans.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Time management

Education

AHPRA registration

Tools

Driver's Licence

Job description

BlueCare, part of the UnitingCare Health family, is seeking a Physiotherapist to support our Gold Coast community sites. You will diagnose and treat movement limitations, manage pain and balance, and contribute to discharge planning with a patient-centred approach.

Essential are AHPRA registration, a current Australian driver’s licence, and experience in aged care or community settings. You will work across sites in Coomera, Arundel and Elanora with a focus on high-quality care.