Physiotherapist
Core
Provide evidence-based physiotherapy services to residents in a residential aged care facility to maximize independence and quality of life.
Role type
Clinical physiotherapist (aged care)
Builds
Rehabilitation programs, mobility improvements, and health promotion for elderly residents
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Musculoskeletal assessment, falls prevention, pain management, exercise prescription, functional retraining, manual handling, continence and pelvic health management, equipment provision
Preferred skills
Innovation, continuous improvement, training and education delivery
Technologies
Physitrack
Responsibilities
Assess and monitor residents for falls risk and post-fall review; manage musculoskeletal conditions and evidence-based pain; prescribe exercises and functional retraining; manage oedema and positioning; advocate for residents regarding choice and risk mitigation; conduct quality monitoring and continuous improvement practices
Seniority
Mid-level clinician (open to new graduates or experienced clinicians)