Physiotherapist

• Flexible working arrangement in a vibrant environment with exceptional mentoring and support!
• Excellent Remuneration
• Localised travel to Northern & Western Metro Melbourne
• Full-time role

Are you looking to start the next chapter in your career, in a team that fosters support, autonomy and growth? Then look no further!

About Us 

Optimum Health exists for one reason: To help our clients optimise their health and well-being, through all stages of life, wherever they call home. 

Every day we help improve the health and independence of hundreds of Melbournians. We don’t take the one size fits all approach and love understanding what’s important to our clients, to help them achieve the most out of therapy. 

We are a dynamic group of allied health professionals who are passionate about connecting as a team and growing as an organisation. Our clients are really important to us, but so too is building a thriving and supportive culture where people want to come to work, and it’s something we are really proud of. We know when our clinicians are happy, our clients are happy and achieving their optimal health too. 

Our rapid growth -- driven by demand for our high-quality services -- means we are on the lookout for a great physio who loves to learn and is ready to take on new challenges each day. 

Could this be you?

About the role 

We are seeking a caring and committed Physiotherapist to join a company that has a genuine passion to make a difference. Your energetic and outgoing personality, coupled with strong people skills will drive changes and deliver meaningful impacts.  You won’t just help the clients reach their goals but smash them!

Our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Osteopaths, Massage Therapist and Allied Health Assistants work with clients across the lifespan (childhood to seniors) in a variety of locations, such as aged care, retirement villages, supported accommodations and within their own homes. 

We are passionate about finding the right person for the role and are therefore flexible in the work arrangements, but ideally, the position is suited for an experienced.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role will see you working across a range of settings, no such thing as a boring day here! 

Home and Community Care (Majority of work) – Traveling to where your clients need you

• Delivering tailored therapy to achieve individualised goals (land and water-based)
• Performing functional and mobility assessments
• Completing home safety assessments
• Prescribing mobility aids and equipment
• Development and implementation of exercise programs in the management of various musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions
• Providing health promotion and education
• Liaising with Homecare-package care managers and NDIS support workers 
• Being a voice and advocating for your client’s needs
• Autonomously managing your calendar and schedule 

Residential Aged Care

• Delivering high-quality exercise groups, including strength and balance training, the Sunbeam program, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Xbox Kinect balance retraining.
• Conducting physiotherapy assessments and developing care plans 
• Providing 1:1 rehabilitation and therapy that’s tailored to individualised treatment plans and goals
• Design comprehensive falls prevention strategies
• Staff education and manual handling training

What’s on offer? 

At OHA, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to grow, that’s why no matter your experience level, you’ll receive compressive support and the right tools to become a great community physio.   

Extensive onboarding program 

• Welcome day (& a delicious lunch in your honour) 
• At least two weeks of shadowing 
• Weekly mentoring sessions 
• A small caseload with a range of conditions to build your confidence 

Career progression 

• Varied caseload - Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardiac conditions in a variety of settings
• Quarterly check-ins to ensure your career is tracking as you hope 
• Many clinical and non-clinical roles available depending on your passions 

Ongoing training and support 

• Dedicated department lead who will ensure you LOVE your work 
• Weekly/fortnightly supervision sessions 
• Monthly whole team learning
• Subsidy support for external training you would like to attend  
• On-demand education resources 

Team connections 

• Weekly team huddles 
• Supportive Multidisciplinary Team (Makes inter-disciplinary referrals VERY easy)
• Regular social team catch-ups 
• Quarterly whole company social catch ups

Great work-life balance 

• Attractive Remuneration Package ($73,000 + 11% super + $1000 PD funds)
• Annual Performance Review and Salary Increase
• Flexible working hours with a focus on what works for your lifestyle 

About you  

At OHA, we are looking for a physio who has:

• AHPRA registraion
• National Police Check
• Positive and caring attitude, who loves to build rapport with their clients
• Strong communication, time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and further their physiotherapy career
• Passion for helping others achieve their goals
• Ability to think creatively, develop programs and implement effective systems

How to apply 

Are you ready to join a team that loves helping their clients on their journey to optimum health? Great! Then stop scrolling and APPLY now 😊

If you require further details or would like to have a quick confidential chat, please contact Peter Le-Nguyen (Service Manager) on 0411 611 ***.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 25 March 2024
• Expected salary: $73,000 per year