Physiotherapist - South West Sydney

Aged & Community Services Australia; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Liverpool, NSW is seeking a Physiotherapist for a permanent full-time role in Community Aged Care. You will assess, plan and deliver individualized or group physiotherapy services to improve client well-being in their homes and Wellness Hubs.

Day-to-day entails comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions for mobility and pain, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage compliance
• Demonstrated experience with multidisciplinary team working.
• Effective time management and prioritisation to ensure patient intervention, reports and outcomes.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of health, aged and disability services.
• Current driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Commitment to ethical professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' physical and functional abilities to plan care.
• Develop individualised or group treatment plans based on clients' needs, goals and preferences.
• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions addressing mobility and pain.
• Regularly report on physical and psychosocial capabilities to care management.
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes reflecting clients' function.
• Recommend exercise programs, mobility equipment, safety at home, and referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care.
• Educate clients and families on preventive measures and exercises to maintain mobility.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to improve care delivery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ethics

Team Working

Allied Health

Physical Therapy

Pain Management

Mobility Improvement

Record Keeping

Education

Bachelor or Post Graduate Degree in Physiotherapy

AHPRA registration

Job description

Catholic Healthcare Limited - Liverpool, NSW

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Skills Required: Communication Skills Ethics Team Working Allied Health Physical Therapy Customer Relationship Management Business Process Improvement Cultural Diversity Event Management Multidisciplinary Approach Pain Management Medical Progress Notes Nursing Home Care Time Management Carrying out Assessments Driving Treatment Plans Computer Literacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist looking for a varied role in Community Aged Care on a permanent Full-time basis. This role involves assessing, planning and delivering individualized/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 client's 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.

About the Employer

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., 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.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.

Catholic Healthcare

About the Candidate

• 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
• 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 Limited - Liverpool, NSW

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