Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Are you a skilled Physiotherapist experienced in Aged Care, and passionate about continuous improvement? Join our growing allied health team! Provide clinical guidance within a growth-focused, multi-disciplinary Allied Health team
Tailor your caseload of onsite and community aged care clients to your skills & work-life balance Rewarding local role in an established but growing organisation committed to best practice
The Opportunity We have an opportunity for a Physiotherapist with aged care experience to join our dynamic and expanding team in a Full Time capacity (Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm), enabling wellbeing and quality of life for older people in care and living independently. Help clients achieve improved mobility, pain relief, and a better quality of life, and enjoy growing a supportive team focused on service that is person-centred, best practice and continuously improving.
Remuneration commensurate with skills and experience, with continuous professional development available.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing private physiotherapy services, offering specialised physiotherapy care to individuals seeking personalised treatment
- Providing clinical guidance, handling escalated clinical matters, supporting quality improvement and growing workforce capability
- Conducting assessments, developing and evaluating resident care plans and formulating functional health assessments for new residents
- Developing evidence-based treatment plans and coordinating client reablement programs and therapy plans
- Implementation and management of falls prevention strategies
- Practicing in community care, extending physiotherapy expertise beyond our facilities to support the broader community
- Conducting pre-employment assessments for new staff to evaluate their physical capabilities and recommending adjustments or accommodations as needed
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care planning, including case conferences and care planning meetings
About you
- Relevant AHPRA (general) registration
- Previous aged care experience (RACF or in-home)
- Experience managing complex clinical work, escalated clinical matters and providing clinical supervision
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Caring and compassionate attitude
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Effective time management and organisational skillsSound knowledge of WHS and manual handling practices
- Willingness and ability to travel to clients in the community
- Willingness to undertake NDIS Worker Check clearance, and a pre-employment physiotherapy assessment during recruitment process
About Us
Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care.
At Carrington, we are committed to helping
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Physiotherapist employer: HealthcareLink Trust
Join a thriving practice in Western Brisbane that prioritises exceptional patient care and offers a supportive, collaborative work environment. With opportunities for professional development and mentoring, as well as a diverse patient base, this clinic is perfect for GPs looking to grow their skills while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle in a rapidly growing community. Benefit from competitive earnings and a friendly team atmosphere, making this an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
