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Form of workSuncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:
Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.
Physiotherapist - what's involved in the role?
As our new Physiotherapist in Hervey Bay, you will provide Physiotherapy services to our customers involved in Short Term Restorative Care, Home Care Packages, and other community programs.
You will enjoy meeting with our Hervey Bay customers in their own home to assess their needs and monitor, review and verify the quality and effectiveness of services provided on a regular basis. Provision of services to customers could include Exercise Prescription, Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Strength, Mobility and Balance Programs.
Your responsibilities will also include maintaining accurate customer records with supporting documentation of care plans, progress notes, customer reviews, outcome measures, incidents, and consent.
This position is offered on a Permanent Part-Time basis (60.8 hours/fortnight), either 4 full days a week, or if you are seeking more work life balance, we can support hours across 5 days a week. There is flexibility with fortnightly hours, and we invite you to outline your requirements in your cover letter.
This is a mobile role and administrative tasks can be done either at home or at a Suncare office or co-working space, which allows for greater flexibility and autonomy.
What you will bring to our team:
- Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA
- Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing Physiotherapy services in a rehabilitation and/or aged care setting
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
- A great attitude, willing to learn new things, and most importantly an interest in listening and understanding what the customer wants
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- A valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring it is appropriately insured
What we offer:
At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:
- Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Fitness Passport + health and wellbeing programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Suncare shirts/blouses provided
- Latest technology to support you in your role
- To be part of a supportive team in a rewarding, growth industry
Apply Now
Ready to join our team of over 650 staff and 175 volunteers? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.
We collect, use, disclose, store, secure, manage and dispose of your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and our Privacy Policy. To see a copy of the privacy policy or to learn more about Suncare please visit our website http://www.suncare.org.au
Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
