Calling all Physiotherapists! If you are kind, caring, motivated to make a difference, and passionate about empowering older adults to live their best life - we need you! An exciting opportunity awaits you to join our valued team of like-minded, compassionate, and innovative staff. We have a range of positions across the group on offer on a Casual basis.Aegis Aged Care Group is looking for a Physiotherapist who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our deserving Residents. The role offers an opportunity to provide high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services - founded on our philosophy of Resident centred holistic care. In your day-to-day role you will be responsible for assessing the physical and psycho-social functioning of Residents. You will work alongside Residents, and those that are important to them. Identifying their Physiotherapy goals, needs and preferences. Ensuring all parties are kept informed of the Resident-led, goal directed care planning - within a multiskilled environment that is focused on the reablement of our Residents. Physiotherapists understand how important good physical functioning and heathy aging are to people’s sense of well-being. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality services are provided by the Therapy Team which meets the physical and psychosocial needs of our Residents.As a Physiotherapist with Aegis, no two days will look the same! You will benefit from a diverse caseload that allows you to apply a broad range of your core skills. Including but not limited to assessing, monitoring, and making recommendations in relation to:
- Falls, Prevention, trending, analysis, management, and post-fall review.
- Musculoskeletal, assessment and management.
- Evidence-based pain management (acute and chronic).
- Mobility.
- Exercise prescription (Physitrack subscription available).
- Functional retraining and rehabilitation.
- Equipment provision.
- Promote health and education around Cardiovascular and Respiratory rehabilitation.
- Continence, bowel, and pelvic health.
- Positioning.
- Manuel tasks and transfers.
- Oedema Management.
- Advocate for Residents through supporting choice and mitigating risk processes.
- Training and Education.
- Quality monitoring practices and continuous improvement.
- Competitive rates of pay, including annual leave loading.
- Comprehensive orientation program.
- Ongoing training (including a new graduate program), and opportunities for career growth.
- Employee discounts from several trusted businesses and an employee assistance program.
- Hold a genuine interest in working with older people.
- Passion for enablement and rehabilitation.
- Customer service ethos, with a focus on providing a comprehensive and meaningful Physiotherapy Service to all Residents.
- Have a strong attention to detail and solution focussed problem solving skills.
- An appetite for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to work independently and within a team environment.
- Physiotherapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
- Have a full Australian working rights and be able to pass national police clearance.
- Possess a valid Drivers Licence.