Physiotherapist Home Care

Amana Living; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aged care provider in South Africa seeks a Physiotherapist to assess and support seniors through individualized therapy. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, providing mobility equipment prescriptions, and promoting healthy aging. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, current AHPRA registration, and experience in aged care. The position includes flexible hours, a company car, and an emphasis on continuous professional development.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations per company policies.
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for clients.
• Provide individualized therapy services.
• Review and evaluate client therapy plans regularly.
• Document services in compliance with organizational policies.

Skills

Experience within Aged Care

Ability to conduct functional assessments

Expertise in mobility equipment prescription

Education

Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) degree

Current registration with AHPRA

Tools

Therapy equipment

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living

Amana Living is one of Western Australia’s largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia‑specific services.

Our Vision

A community where every older person is honoured and valued.

Our Mission

To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our Values

Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust.

Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

The Role

The role of the Physiotherapist within Amana Living includes, but is not limited to, a range of physiotherapy assessments & restorative and reablement interventions and equipment prescription, for seniors in their homes as well as group activities within the community.

This role will be working 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday driving to clients’ homes throughout the day supporting our clients within our Southern Suburbs. This position includes a Company Car, flexible workplace, with the ability to work from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify the client’s functional capacity, strengths and lifestyle goals
• Providing recommendations for client care based on assessment outcomes and prepare reports
• Provide individualized therapy services, including mobility equipment prescription, enabling older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, maximise quality of life and to re‑engage with community activities
• Regularly review and evaluate client therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
• Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organisational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement
• Provide general advice and recommendations relating to equipment
• Attend and actively participate in family and staff meetings and mandatory training sessions

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of COVID‑19 and Current 2024 Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6‑month validity)
• Successful completion of pre‑employment physical and reference checks
• Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) degree
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current valid WA Class C driver’s licence
• Experience within Aged Care

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.