Physiotherapist - Rockhampton

Right at Home; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Opportunity to shape a new allied for/

Supportive local team

Job summary

Right at Home Central QLD is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to lead the development of a new Allied Health and Day Respite Service, delivering person-centred physiotherapy in homes and community settings.

You will shape clinical services, mentor an allied health team, and collaborate with nurses and other professionals to achieve outstanding client outcomes. Travel across regions as required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in community, rehabilitation or aged care.
• Passion for wellness, restorative care and reablement.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team development skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, high-quality care.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Current national police check within last 12 months.
• Current first aid and CPR.
• Relevant aged care healthcare compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the development and delivery of Physiotherapy services within the community.
• Help establish and grow a high-performing Allied Health team.
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred Physiotherapy services in clients' homes and community settings.
• Champion wellness and reablement to support independence and quality of life.
• Conduct functional, mobility and home safety assessments.
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate assistive equipment, home modifications and strategies.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, care partners and other health professionals.
• Contribute to service innovation, quality improvement and best-practice care delivery.
• Travel across service regions as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Wellness focus

Education

AHPRA registered Physiotherapist

Professional indemnity insurance

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist | Make a Difference. Shape the Future. Love What You Do.

Something exciting is happening at Right at Home Central QLD!

We're launching our brand-new Allied Health and Day Respite Services, creating a fresh, innovative approach to supporting older Australians to stay active, independent, connected and living life on their own terms.

And we're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and passionate Senior Physiotherapist to join us at the beginning of this exciting journey!

This is so much more than a traditional Physiotherapy role. It's your chance to help build something special from the ground up.

You'll have the opportunity to shape our Allied Health services, bring your ideas to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of older Australians all while being part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Senior Physiotherapist, you'll play an important role in developing and delivering high-quality, person-centred Physiotherapy services across the community.

You will:

• Lead and grow the development and delivery of Physiotherapy services within the community
• Help establish and grow a high-performing, passionate Allied Health team
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred Physiotherapy services in clients' homes and community settings
• Champion wellness and reablement, helping clients maintain strength, mobility, independence and quality of life
• Conduct functional, mobility and home safety assessments
• Recommend and facilitate appropriate assistive equipment, home modifications and practical strategies to support safe and independent living
• Collaborate closely with nurses, care partners and other health professionals to achieve outstanding client outcomes
• Contribute to service innovation, quality improvement and best-practice care delivery
• Travel across our service regions as required

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Make a difference in your community
• Help build a new allied health program
• Local team!
• Grow your career
• Work within a team
• Flexibility that fits your life

Qualifications

Current AHPRA registration as an Physiotherapist

Professional indemnity insurance

Minimum 3 years clinical experience (community, rehabilitation or aged care experience highly regarded)

Demonstrated passion for wellness, restorative care and reablement

Strong leadership, mentoring and team development skills

Commitment to delivering person-centred, high-quality care

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel
• Current national police check (completed in the last 12 months)
• Current first aid and CPR

Relevant aged care healthcare compliance documentation

Preferred Skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

Sound clinical reasoning, problem-solving and critical thinking

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Confident using technology and clinical systems

Understanding of aged care standard, compliance and ethical practice

Genuine commitment to client-centred care and positive ageing