Physiotherapist - Residential Aged Care & Support at Home

Cobden Health; Cobden; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible hours

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cobdenhealth in Cobden, Victoria is seeking a passionate Physiotherapist for Residential Aged Care and Support at Home. Part-time with flexible hours and a negotiable $55.00 per hour, plus salary packaging and 5 weeks annual leave per year.

Join a rural health team delivering person-centred care, mobility improvement and falls prevention across residential and home-based services. Opportunities for flexible arrangements and meaningful, community-focused work.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to older people in residential aged care and their own homes.
• Develop individualised exercise, strength, balance and falls prevention programs.
• Assess mobility, gait, transfers and functional capacity.
• Recommend and review mobility aids and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, Care Partners, community care staff and other allied health professionals.
• Support reablement, restorative care and ageing-in-place initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and growth of our physiotherapy service.

Skills

Strong assessment & clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Person-centred care

Education

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Current AHPRA registration as Physiotherapist

Job description

Physiotherapist - Residential Aged Care & Support at Home

Cobdenhealth | Cobden, Victoria
Part Time | Flexible Hours Available
$55.00 per hour (negotiable) + Salary Packaging + 5 weeks Annual Leave P.A.

Make a Real Difference in a Rural Community

Cobdenhealth is seeking a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist to join our growing team and help improve the mobility, independence and quality of life of older people living in our Residential Aged Care facility and the broader community.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across both Residential Aged Care and Support at Home services, delivering person-centred physiotherapy that supports older people to remain active, safe and independent.

Whether you are looking for a traditional part-time position, school-hours work, or a flexible arrangement that fits around family commitments, we are open to discussing a working arrangement that works for both you and the organisation.

About the Role

As our Physiotherapist you will:

Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to older people in residential aged care and their own homes.

Develop individualised exercise, strength, balance and falls prevention programs.

Assess mobility, gait, transfers and functional capacity.

Recommend and review mobility aids and equipment.

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, Care Partners, community care staff and other allied health professionals.

Support reablement, restorative care and ageing-in-place initiatives.

Contribute to the development and growth of our physiotherapy service.

This is an autonomous role offering genuine variety and the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, residents and the multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

$55.00 per hour (negotiable)

Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

Flexible working arrangements

School-hours opportunities available

Potential for limited work-from-home arrangements for administration, care planning and documentation activities

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing physiotherapy service

Meaningful work that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of older people

Beautiful South West Victoria location with an excellent work-life balance

About You

To be successful, you will have:

Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy

Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist

Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Current Victorian Driver Licence

Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based care

Experience In The Following Areas Will Be Highly Regarded:

Community physiotherapy

Residential aged care

Falls prevention and balance programs

Rehabilitation and reablement

Support at Home, Home Care Packages or CHSP services

Rural health services

About Cobdenhealth

Cobdenhealth is an integrated rural health service committed to enriching and empowering quality of life for our community. We provide residential aged care, community and home care services, general practice and allied health services throughout South West Victoria.

Our values of Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Excellence guide everything we do.

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Jess Haberfield 5595 3100for a confidential discussion.

Cobdenhealth adheres to Government vaccination mandates.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and NDIS screening checks. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.