Physiotherapist - Home & Community Care

Catholic Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Long service leave

Additional leave for EA shift workers

Locations across NSW & QLD

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Sydney is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide community-based services across South East Sydney on a casual, part-time basis (minimum 3 days per week with flexible hours). You will assess, plan and deliver individual and group physiotherapy sessions in clients' homes and Wellness Hubs, collaborating with care teams to promote mobility and wellbeing for older people.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to manage compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective time management and prioritisation of caseload.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with health records.
• Knowledge of health, aged care and disability services.
• Valid driver’s licence and vehicle

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical and functional abilities.
• Develop and deliver individualised or group treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based physiotherapy interventions for mobility and pain management.
• Assess and report on client progress to care management team.
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes.
• Suggest exercise programs and mobility equipment where appropriate.
• Collaborate with care advisors, therapists and other health staff.
• Educate clients and families on preventive measures and exercises.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Engage respectfully with diverse clients and families.
• Build relationships with clients and their families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compliance management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Health/aged care knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

None specified

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Travel to visit clients around South East Sydney
• Permanent part time (min 3 days - flexible with hours and days)
• Pay rate – up to $57.00 per hour (based on experience) + superannuation + $1.11 per km
• Up to $18,550 tax free with not-for-profit salary packaging

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6,000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking for a varied role in Community Aged Care on a casual basis. This role involves assessing, planning and delivering individualised/group physiotherapy services and activities to improve the well-being of clients in their own homes as well as running group sessions across our Wellness Hubs.

Day To Day This Role Looks Like

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of our clients physical and functional abilities to gain an understanding of their needs
• Developing and delivering individualised or group treatment plans based on clients' needs, goals, and preferences
• Implementing evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to address mobility issues, pain management, and other age-related conditions
• Regularly assessing and reporting on the physical and psychosocial capabilities of clients to care management team
• Maintaining, preparing and supporting precise records, exercise sheets, assessment reports and progress notes that accurately reflect clients' physical function.
• Making recommendations in relation to exercise programs, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, safety at home and referring to other disciplines as required.
• Upholding ethical and professional standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including care advisors, occupational therapists, fitness instructors, allied health assistants, and other healthcare professionals, to provide holistic care.
• Educating clients and families on preventive measures and exercises to improve and maintain mobility.
• Participating in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to contribute to the continuous improvement of care delivery
• Engaging with team members, clients and clients' families in a positive and respectful manner, welcoming a culturally diverse team
• Building relationships with clients and their families, understanding the challenges they face in the ever-changing landscape of aged care.

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage all aspects of compliance
• Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary team working.
• Effective time management skills to ensure patient intervention, reports and outcomes are achieved in a timely manner and the ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work/caseload.
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of health, aged and/or disability services
• Current Driver’s licence and registered and insured motor vehicle

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.