Physiotherapist in Cobden

Cobdenhealth is seeking a passionate and motivated Physiotherapist to join our growing team and help improve the mobility, independence and quality of life of older people living in our Residential Aged Care facility and the broader community. This is an exciting opportunity to work across both Residential Aged Care and Support at Home services, delivering person-centred physiotherapy that supports older people to remain active, safe and independent.

Whether you are looking for a traditional part-time position, school-hours work, or a flexible arrangement that fits around family commitments, we are open to discussing a working arrangement that works for both you and the organisation.

About the Role

As our Physiotherapist you will:

• Provide physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to older people in residential aged care and their own homes.
• Develop individualised exercise, strength, balance and falls prevention programs.
• Assess mobility, gait, transfers and functional capacity.
• Recommend and review mobility aids and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, Care Partners, community care staff and other allied health professionals.
• Support reablement, restorative care and ageing-in-place initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and growth of our physiotherapy service.

This is an autonomous role offering genuine variety and the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients, residents and the multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer

• $55.00 per hour (negotiable)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• School-hours opportunities available
• Potential for limited work-from-home arrangements for administration, care planning and documentation activities
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a developing physiotherapy service
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the health and wellbeing of older people
• Beautiful South West Victoria location with an excellent work-life balance

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Commitment to person-centred and evidence-based care

Experience In The Following Areas Will Be Highly Regarded:

• Community physiotherapy
• Residential aged care
• Falls prevention and balance programs
• Rehabilitation and reablement
• Support at Home, Home Care Packages or CHSP services
• Rural health services

About Cobdenhealth

Cobdenhealth is an integrated rural health service committed to enriching and empowering quality of life for our community. We provide residential aged care, community and home care services, general practice and allied health services throughout South West Victoria. Our values of Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Excellence guide everything we do.

If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Jess Haberfield 5595 3100 for a confidential discussion.

Cobdenhealth adheres to Government vaccination mandates. We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and NDIS screening checks. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.