Exercise Physiologist

Join us on our journey to create a genuine impact for the community and beyond.

3Bridges Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging & novated leasing
• Workforce wellbeing support provider
• Career development & progression support​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​Employee referral and milestone reward programs
• Complimentary annual flu vaccinations
• Discounted OSHC services and gym memberships

About 3Bridges

We strive to give back - together.

3Bridges Community is a Registered Charity and a Not-for-Profit organisation with over 40 years of combined experience in partnering with local communities, and empowering individuals to live their best life, regardless of age, location, disability, or ethnicity. The diversity of our services and programs provide 3Bridges with unique opportunities to connect with the community, in a meaningful and substantial way.

About the role
 

The role of the Exercise Physiologist is to support NDIS participants, Home Care Package and Fee For Service clients to achieve their health, fitness and well-being goals through assessment and interventions tailored to suit their individual needs. This position is responsible for designing programs to assist people living with issues related to ageing; mental health; intellectual disability or chronic disease to improve their physical wellbeing.

They will act as a pillar for professional development within the practice and will actively seek to enhance the practices, procedures and protocols within the Allied Health Team.

• Establish goals in collaboration with the participant or relevant others to improve social and economic participation
• Support skill development and identify ways to engage participants to maximise their potential and independence
• Prescribe evidence-based exercises for a variety of conditions and disabilities to enhance independence, endurance and well-being
• Deliver services and support with a high level of customer service
• Implement and evaluate interventions according to goal achievement, outcome and effectiveness
• Educate participants and families/carers on intervention implementation
• Develop appropriate reports explaining clients current functional status, exercise program, and needs
• Keep accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative requirements
• Ensure all financial records, billing and invoices are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain an understanding of community/client needs and engage in planning, strategic direction setting and implementation of new directions
• Support and contribute to projects, internal working parties and ongoing quality improvements processes

About You 

• Minimum 1 year post graduate experience preferably in a community role
   
• Degree in Exercise Physiology and Current registration with EESA
• A strong understanding of the impacts of disability and ageing on physical, emotional and psychosocial wellbeing
   
• Clinical experience in the prescription of exercises for people with chronic health conditions and disabilities
   
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of person-centred care, quality improvement and evidence-based practice and a commitment to implementing these concepts in practice
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports and support plans in line with funder requirements

What it means to work at 3Bridges?

Our culture has been formed with a community spirit and passion to give back. 3Bridges Community aims to inspire and encourage our people to be the best they can be, through ongoing training, career opportunities and success as a valued team member.

3Bridges Community is committed to enabling a culture of inclusion and diversity. The people we work with and provide support to, come from all walks of life and so do we. We welcome your unique contributions through your experiences, culture, opinions, ethnicity, gender identity and all that makes you an individual. Our commitment is not only because it is ethically right but more importantly, it makes us a more vibrant, strong, and an accepting team of amazing people.

The successful candidate will require National Police clearance prior to appointment (completed by 3Bridges), valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance and Current NSW drivers’ licence.

 
TO APPLY:

Please copy and paste the following link into your browser and apply through Bamboo HR portal:
https://3bridges.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=340
 

For more information, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, please do not hesitate to reach out to ******@3bridges.org.au