Physiotherapist - Donald Coburn Center

• Permanent Part Time with 6 month probation period
• Castle Hill Location
• Increase your pay with tax free packaging opportunities

About the RoleOur role offers unique opportunities with flexible hours for a Physiotherapist with a genuine commitment to a career in aged care, to work with our clients living within the community or who reside independently in villages in the Hills area.Day to day you will support the quality of life and physical mobility of our valued clients by providing the highest standard of evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
You will be passionate about keeping our clients independently safe at home whilst at the same time be able to assist them to manage their chronic disease and pain. You will be supported in this mission by an organisation that offers an extensive orientation programme as well as ongoing training opportunities to those with a genuine interest in a career path within the Aged Care Industry.In return, this role will give you variety and an opportunity to broaden your exposure in an environment that will support your career development opportunities.About you:

• Have full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Preferably have at least 2 years physio work experience. Experience in community-based physiotherapy settings is desirable.
• Are a confident driver and have a registered, insured and roadworthy vehicle, and possess a valid NSW Driver's License.
• 3 days availability (can be shorter days) - but potential for more in future.
• Be tech savvy. Have strong administration and time management skills.
• Enjoy flexible and independently driven working hours.
• Be a team player who enjoys working autonomously and collaboratively within the broader Anglicare At Home team.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team and to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Proven experience in aged care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering evidence-based clinical care in the community through a range of programs and funding streams including but not limited to Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support and Short Term Restorative Programs.
• Assessing, developing and implementing personalized physiotherapy plans/treatments to achieve developed goals with the aim of enhancing client independence, mobility and physical health. This may be delivered within client homes or in a class setting.
• Regularly reviewing and progressing plans to meet these goals.
• Organising other resources to assist with achieving these goals, which may include handing over and training/mentoring physiotherapy assistants.
• Collaborating with both internal and external health professionals, which include Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Registered Nurses and Care Advisors to provide holistic care and support for our clients..
• Liaising with families/care givers by providing ongoing support, care and education

Benefits:

• Above award rate, competitive NFP remuneration packages and employee benefits.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your expertise.
• Travel reimbursement, Salary packaging, Fitness Passport, Treehouse employee discounts

About Anglicare:For over 160 years, Anglicare has been serving people - providing care to older people and services for people in need. We began because of people like you, people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve.This is where you can do the best work of your life.To find out more, please visit:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.