At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality Physiotherapy services to support residents' independence and wellbeing.
- Company: Join Aegis, WA's largest Residential Aged Care Provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with a collaborative team and diverse caseload.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Physiotherapy qualification, AHPRA registration, and a passion for rehabilitation.
The predicted salary is between 990 - 1210 $ per month.
- Physiotherapist | Permanent Part-Time (1 Day Per Week)
- Aegis Shoalwater
- About Aegis
The Aegis Aged Care Group has been providing quality care services to West Australians for 40 years.
We are committed to excellence through imagination and innovation, providing a quality life for those who live in one of our 28 Care Facilities in WA.
Aegis is our State’s largest Residential Aged Care Provider employing over 3,500 staff.
Our culture of coaching and continuous improvement means not only will you get to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, but also within a company that fosters the growth of all employees.
Located in the coastal community of Shoalwater, Aegis Shoalwater provides quality residential aged care in a welcoming and supportive environment.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and motivated Physiotherapist to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, working one day per week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).
About the Role
This role offers an opportunity to provide high-quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services at our Shoalwater Facility.
Working one day per week, you will play an important role in supporting residents to maximise their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
As a Physiotherapist with Aegis, no two days will look the same.
You will benefit from a diverse caseload that allows you to apply a broad range of your core skills, including but not limited to assessing, monitoring and making recommendations in relation to:
- Falls prevention, trending, analysis, management and post-fall review.
- Musculoskeletal assessment and management.
- Evidence-based pain management (acute and chronic).
- Mobility.
- Exercise prescription (Physitrack subscription available).
- Functional retraining and rehabilitation.
- Equipment provision.
- Health promotion and education around cardiovascular and respiratory rehabilitation.
- Continence, bowel and pelvic health.
- Positioning.
- Manual handling and transfers.
- Oedema management.
- Advocating for residents through supporting choice and risk mitigation processes.
- Training and education.
- Quality monitoring practices and continuous improvement.
To excel in this role, you will be supported by a team of Senior Clinicians and have opportunities to participate in peer support activities, ensuring ongoing personal and professional development.
While Working at Aegis, We Will Provide You With
- Competitive rates of pay, including annual leave loading.
- Comprehensive orientation program.
- Ongoing training (including a new graduate program) and opportunities for career growth.
- Employee discounts from several trusted businesses and an Employee Assistance Program.
About You
- A genuine interest in working with older people.
- Passion for enablement and rehabilitation.
- A customer service focus, with a commitment to delivering meaningful Physiotherapy services to residents.
- Strong attention to detail and solution-focused problem-solving skills.
- An appetite for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician considering a move into Residential Aged Care, we have a supportive team ready to help you make the transition.
Essential Requirements
- Physiotherapy qualification and current AHPRA registration.
- Full Australian working rights and ability to obtain a National Police Clearance.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
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