Physiotherapist,Melbourne , VIC

Healthcare Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Health insurance

Mental health services

Education

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to lead rehabilitation within our Wellness Centre, adjacent to residential aged care facilities in Melbourne. You will provide gerontological care across a hybrid caseload of clients, balancing one-on-one rehab with group classes.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, strong communication with residents and families, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary onsite team and local general practitioners.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised institution.
• AHPRA registration is required to practice in Australia.
• Full working rights in Australia to work across the role.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or equivalent) to be completed as part of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary practitioner in the Wellness Centre.
• Deliver gerontological physiotherapy with a blend of group and individual sessions.
• Collaborate with an onsite multidisciplinary team and local GPs.
• Manage a diverse caseload including private clients and community referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor/Master in Physiotherapy

AHPRA Registration

Australian work rights

Job description

About us

Healthcare Australia is one of Australia’s leading allied health service provider across Residential Aged Care. We have a highly-skilled multidisciplinary team nationwide who are inspired and passionate about what they do. ‘Stronger Together’ is our team motto and that’s exactly what we live by. Working together to make a difference in the lives of those we care for is what drives us. Employee satisfaction and a company culture with a ‘celebrate the wins’ focus is at the core of everything we do!

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly skilled and charismatic Physiotherapist. You will work as the primary practitioner in HCA’s Wellness Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to consolidate your career as a leader and specialist in the gerontological field whilst maintaining a hybrid caseload of general population clients without long days or weekend work!

A Day in Your Role at a Wellness Centre

Our HCA Wellness Centres are revolutionary purpose-built rehabilitation gyms adjacent to residential aged care facilities aimed at supporting the long-term health and wellbeing of the over 55s. From greeting the early bird residents lining up outside the centre for their morning group strength and balance class to afternoons of 1 on 1 rehabilitation for the wider community and other clients to having small group pilates and exercise classes – your day at the wellness centre will be rewarding. You will treat common geriatric conditions such neurological disorders, chronic disease, acute MSK injuries, joint replacements, cardiovascular disease, balance, and mobility issues.

More On the Role

In this role, you will need to bring to the table equal measures of skill and passion with a particular interest in going the extra mile in the following ways:

• Impeccable focus on providing quality care and understanding the needs of the elderly.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build meaningful relationships with residents, families and more.


• Be able to work with a multidisciplinary onsite allied health team and local GPs.


• Caseload – Private clients, exercise classes, rehab, mobility reviews, general referrals.

Why Our Team Loves Us

• Dedicated clinical support


• Collaborative culture


• Great work-life balance, no late nights or weekends


• Access to excellent benefits (Salary Packaging & Novated leasing, Health insurance, Mental health services, Education, Professional development)


• Role variety (work in residential aged care, Wellness Centre, or home care settings)


• We love employing your mates – refer and get paid!

To Be Considered

• Recognised tertiary degree – Physiotherapy


• AHPRA Registration


• Full working rights in Australia


• National NDIS Worker Screening Check (with online NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You” certificate)

Sounds like the role for you?