Physiotherapist - Aged Care at Home
Core
Provide home-based physiotherapy assessments, treatments, and exercise programs to aged care clients to support independence and safety.
Role type
Allied Health Physiotherapist (Home Care)
Builds
Home exercise programs and rehabilitation plans for community clients
Domain
Aged care / Home health services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Musculoskeletal assessment, neurological assessment, cardio-respiratory assessment, mobility assessment, home exercise prescription, referral coordination, report writing
Preferred skills
MASS/GEAT2GO application, case management collaboration
Technologies
Mobile devices, computer systems
Responsibilities
Visit community clients to assess and treat musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardio-respiratory conditions; Generate client-based home exercise programs; Complete mobility assessments and provide interventions in home and community environments; Report to case managers and make referrals for holistic care; Apply for mobility aids through government programs.