Physiotherapy Assistant

Supporting approximately 2000+ clients living with range of neuro conditions (including MS, Motor Neurone’s disease and Parkinson’s) MSWA specialises in providing respiratory, pelvic health and continence and lymphedema physiotherapy services.

We aim to help our clients maximise their independence and improve quality of life and the impact of their condition.

Regular exercise can help our clients improve cardiovascular health, strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina, whilst also reducing fatigue, stress, and anxiety.

The gyms located within our service centres are well-equipped and contain specialised equipment for those with mobility or other restrictions.

As a Physiotherapy Assistant, on a day-to-day basis this could include:

• Assisting clients with exercise programs (e.g., stretches, resisted exercise with weights, recording weights and repetitions, balance, and walking exercises.
• Assisting the Physio or Exercise Physiologist in providing exercise classes (e.g., hydrotherapy and circuit classes), implementing home programs, assisting with client personal care when receiving exercise programs, and a host of other important duties.
• Ensuring all equipment are kept clean and tidy.
• Documenting all therapy sessions and ensuring case notes are updated accordingly.

You’ll be supported by a very highly skilled, knowledgeable, and trained team who really ensure that our clients are empowered the live their best possible lives.

Our ‘must haves’

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance and/or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) or equivalent study/experience.
• Current 'C' Class Drivers Licence with no restrictions.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain.)
• Basic first aid and CPR training (we can help you there if not.)

Our ‘nice to haves’

• Knowledge of manual handling techniques.

A little about us:

We exist to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of Western Australians – whatever their needs, whatever their neuro condition. The difference each and every one of our team makes can be felt in thousands of homes across the state.

Our collective efforts enable us to continue meeting the ever-growing demand for our allied health services, accommodation and Services Centres across the state, as well as our contributions to critical neuro research throughout the world, across the country and importantly right here in Western Australia.

Let us tell you a little about what you’ll get in return for joining our team:

Salary Packaging:

Use some of your salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax.

Generous leave initiatives:

Time is precious, and our range of leave initiatives help you make the most of every moment including leave loading, parental leave, blood donor leave, and grandparents leave to name a few.

Access to exclusive discounts:

Save more on national and local brands.

Health and Wellbeing Incentives:

Great Employee Assistance Program and generous healthcare provider discounts.

Refer and earn:

Know someone else who can make a difference?  Successfully referring them to us can earn you a bonus.

Are you ready to apply?

If you’re ready to help us, make a difference, apply now and let’s chat about what life looks like at MSWA.

For a confidential discussion please contact our team on (08) 9365 48***or email ******@mswa.org.au