Physiotherapist (Aged Care)
Core
Provide expert physiotherapy services to elderly residents to improve mobility, strength, and quality of life through tailored rehabilitation and wellness programs.
Role type
Senior IC physiotherapist (aged care)
Builds
Individualized rehabilitation and wellness programs for elderly residents
Domain
Healthcare + Geriatric care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive physical assessments, manual therapy, exercise prescription, assistive device recommendations, treatment plan development, progress monitoring, multidisciplinary collaboration, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Physiotherapy, experience in aged care or geriatric settings
Technologies
AHPRA registration system
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' physical capabilities and functional needs; Develop and implement individualised physiotherapy treatment plans; Provide therapeutic interventions including exercises and manual therapy; Monitor and evaluate residents' progress; Educate residents, families, and staff on injury prevention and mobility strategies; Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists; Document assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes; Participate in quality improvement initiatives; Provide support and guidance to junior physiotherapists and students