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Form of workSt Jude’s has been one of the more innovative and leading service providers for people with disability and psychosocial needs in Australia since 1982. In recent times, our organisation has been experiencing substantial growth as a direct result of the quality of the services we provide. Our significant experience in service delivery is reflected through 40 years of providing quality services and maintaining the highest of standards for our clients.
Culture and Benefits
At St Jude's, we pride ourselves on taking the best possible care of our Allied Health team, including a range of benefits and constant opportunities for professional development:
- 1 week per year of paid study leave and an allocation of $1,000 for this
- Flexible working arrangements - Part/Full Time, multiple locations available as a base
- Significant opportunities for career progression and specialisation
- Bonuses for achieving the 65% productivity target - 2.5% of your annual salary, paid quarterly
- Buddy shifts with other disciplines to facilitate cross discipline understanding
- Opportunities for additional supervision and mentoring
- Option to provide services outside of Perth - Bunbury, Esperance and Katanning - Transport, accommodation and food allowance provided
- Tell us what else would be valuable or significant for you!
Role Summary
Our Physiotherapists work with clients within the NDIS funding framework, assisting them to achieve their goals and develop their independence and participation within the community. You will provide assessments and interventions for clients, in keeping with best-practice standards. You will take responsibility for the planning, implementing and evaluating of individual programs. You will work closely with the broader therapy services team.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Planning and delivering Physiotherapy programs which build up the mobility and capacity of your client base
- Ensuring all support is provided within the NDIS framework, budgeted funding and in line with the quality service standards for the Disability sector
- Maintaining progress notes and programs that are timely, thorough and of a high quality
Skills, Attributes and Experience
The ideal candidate will pride themselves on their ability to build and deliver person-centered therapy programs that value the choice and goals of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive member of the broader allied health team.
As well as the above skills, the Key Requirements include:
- Registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist
- Possess or willing to obtain both an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check
- A valid licence and a reliable vehicle
- Previous experience working within the Disability sector is desirable, but not essential
St Jude's NDIS are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.
