Senior Physiotherapist - Lead Community Rehab & Wellness

Right at Home; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home Central QLD is launching its 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.

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join us at the ground level and help shape our allied health services, bringing ideas to life and making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the development and delivery of Physiotherapy services within the community
• Establish and grow a high-performing Allied Health team
• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred Physiotherapy in clients' homes and community
• Champion wellness and reablement to maintain client independence
• Conduct functional mobility and home safety assessments
• Recommend assistive equipment and home modifications for safe living
• Collaborate with nurses, care partners and health professionals for outcomes
• Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement
• Travel across service regions as required

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team development

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Time management

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AHPRA registration

Professional indemnity insurance

Job description

Right at Home Central QLD is launching its 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.

We are seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join us at the ground level and help shape our allied health services, bringing ideas to life and making a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team.