We are seeking applications from AHPRA registered physiotherapists for a 9-12 month contract for an Aged Care Physiotherapy position at our Summer Hill NSW site for an Immediate Start. This is for Maternity leave cover, 38 hours per week, with the possibility of extending at one of our other sites at the completion of this cover.

As a key member of a large physiotherapy team, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of care and support for your consumers in their pain, falls prevention management, rehabilitation and physical mobility care needs. 

The ideal candidate will display the following characteristics:

• Is passionate about delivering high-quality restorative care and reablement services to aged-care consumers

• Is respectful of consumer confidentiality, rights, cultural beliefs, and privacy

• Can work individually and within a multi-disciplinary team setting

• Can develop and evaluate consumer care plans, and formulate functional health assessments for new residents

• Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as concise, professional documentation

• Able to run entertaining yet challenging group exercise classes 

• Can provide pain management treatments

• Can implement falls prevention strategies

• Can complete falls reviews, mobility reviews, initial assessments and general physiotherapy reviews to a high degree

• Can deliver manual handling training and complete competencies with staff members 

• AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist with the tertiary qualifications required

• Understanding of working with elderly residents in a residential care setting

Additional information:

• Is passionate about delivering high-quality care to aged-care residents

• Is respectful of resident confidentiality, rights, cultural beliefs, and privacy

• General AHPRA registration required

• Annual CPD financial support provided 

• Mon-Fri, 38 hours per week

• Supportive management team for frequent supervision, professional development and on-site assistance