Physiotherapist

St Anna’s Residential Care and Home Care is an NFP organisation; we provide care for 60 residents in a residential setting and support for clients in the community.  Our philosophy is centred on promoting optimum health, opportunities for growth and enhancing quality of life.  Our residents and clients have individual needs that change over time due to illness, disease health and ageing. Our staff strive to address these changing needs, enlisting flexible care services and empowering the residents with informed options and supported decision-making.   

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, motivated Physiotherapist to join our team working across the residential facility and with our clients receiving care in the home. 

About the Role

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments in both residential and community settings.  
• Work with residents/ clients to learn about injuries or identify health concerns and create a plan for treatment or management.
• Provide residents/clients with tips to improve their lifestyle, including exercise plans and stretches.
• Offer support and guidance to family members and relay treatment information while adhering to confidentiality. 
• Liaise with local clinical services, such as GP practices and mental health services, and refer residents as required. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent). 
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulations Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with residents and their families.
• Tolerance and patience.
• Drivers License 

If you are passionate about developing a career in a progressive, people-focused organisation and are committed to contributing positively to the lives of our clients' residents, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, upload your Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of this position and your CV outlining your work history.

All employees must be entitled to work in Australia, be vaccinated for influenza and be up to date with booster vaccinations for COVID-19.

St Anna’s Residential Care is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and LGBTIQA+ people.