Physiotherapist

About Anglicare

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled team deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations. When you join our team you will see how our values of Hope, Love, Care and Humility drive our practice and decision making daily.

Our Wide Bay Home and Community Care is looking for a dedicated and community focused Physiotherapist. If you're looking for a community focused role and to work with a great team click apply today.

About the role

Anglicare is looking for a Physiotherapist to work in the Wide Bay region with community aged care clients.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Manage internal and external referrals for physiotherapy services.
• Complete client assessments on admission to physiotherapy.
• Determine appropriate goals and develop the collaborative plan of care to meet these goals.
• Select and provide appropriate treatment and advice to clients and carers.
• Obtain appropriate equipment as required by liaising with appropriate agencies.
• Refer to other services when required to meet the client’s needs.
• Encourage rehabilitation and reablement by assisting the client and carers towards self-care and maximum independence.
• Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to maximise client outcomes, including attending case conferences as required to advise on client care, assessment results and progress.
Ensure all physiotherapy services reflect best practice, including evidence based practice

Requirements:

• Current National Police Certificate
• Current Drivers Licence with own reliable vehicle
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
First Aid and CPR Certification

About you:

• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability to competently assess and treat aged care clients in a community setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and review Physiotherapy services.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients and their families and/or carers to maximise client outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a community based multidisciplinary team environment, including the capacity to negotiate with a range of stakeholders, operate flexibly, and have the capacity to problem solve.
• Ability to work autonomously and plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of quality management principles in the

What We Offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging: Unlock up to $15,900 tax-free for essentials like rent and utilities, plus an extra $2,650 for entertainment
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy fantastic deals at some of Australia's top retailers.
• Health Perks: Benefit from a 6% discount on Bupa Health Insurance
• Referral Rewards: Refer friends and earn up to $300 for each successful candidate you bring on board.
• Career Advancement: We believe in promoting from within! Explore exciting opportunities through our internal job board.
• Extra Time Off: Purchase additional annual leave to recharge.
• Supportive Environment: Access pastoral care and Employee Assistance Programs
Free Flu Shots: Stay healthy with complimentary annual vaccination

Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.

Please apply online attaching your current resume and responding to the screening questions

If you have any questions regarding this position, please call our Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator, Stephanie Kettle, on 5459 5331.