Physiotherapist| Hunter Region

Open to both fulltime and part-time hours supporting our clients around Newcastle (Hunter region)
Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 75-year history of providing care
Be part of a warm, friendly, and supportive team
Key Benefits:
Utilise your clinical skills to empower older people to remain living in the community
Access to a supportive Allied Health team and clinical supervision to assist your career growth
Stability working for an established, industry leading aged care provider
Competitive financial benefits including salary packaging with tax free component
Flexible working arrangements and work from home
Access to in-house learning and development programs
About the role:
Due to growth, we are looking for a Physiotherapist to join the team. This role is based around Newcastle (Hunter region) and is open to both fulltime & part time hours with flexible working arrangements and work from home.
Provide high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention to our clients under Aged Care Funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.
Your team:
You will be joining a well-established multi-disciplinary team who believe in discovering what’s possible in people’s lives and empowering them to live well. Our unique Well-Living approach to care enables our clients to live their best possible lives at home, where they’re surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together as a team, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected.
About you:
Degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Authority
Demonstrated ability to assess physiotherapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community
Postgraduate experience working in a variety of aged care services, including the community
Comprehensive understanding of health and well-living models, including reablement and restorative care models
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software to support working from home
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisations values through interactions at work
Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain
Valid unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable registered vehicle with minimum of Third-Party Insurance
About Us:
BaptistCare support thousands of people across 90 locations in NSW and the ACT. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation's most respected care and community services providers.
We’re a not-for-profit organisation that connects with families, communities, and thousands of individuals. You may know us for our aged care services - we also give back to the community through domestic violence prevention initiatives, affordable housing, and offering no-interest loans to the disadvantaged.
We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.
Successful applications will be subject to a police background check.
“I have been an OT for many years now, and I can honestly say that working for BaptistCare and being part of the Allied Health team is the happiest I have been in my OT working life! As an organisation I really do believe we assist our clients to live their best lives, and I am thankful I can be part of that process.” - Robyn (Occupational Therapist)
If you would like to be considered for this role, please click apply and attach your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria outlined above. Apply Now!
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Need more information? For role related queries or questions, please contact Jessica Wheatley on 0490 497 700.
We will not be needing the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.