Physiotherapist
Core
Delivering client-centred physiotherapy services to improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for older Australians in residential aged care and community settings.
Role type
Allied Health Physiotherapist (Aged Care & Community)
Builds
Rehabilitation programs, mobility improvement initiatives, and coordinated care plans for older adults.
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care / Community Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning, clinical reasoning, exercise prescription, falls risk assessment, manual handling, telehealth consultation, clinical documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in residential aged care, community health settings, supervision of Allied Health Assistants
Technologies
Telehealth platforms, clinical documentation systems
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans; Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions including post-operative, neurological, and reablement programs; Complete mobility, wellbeing, and falls risk assessments; Prescribe and review exercise programs; Assess and prescribe appropriate mobility aids and equipment; Provide hands-on treatment where clinically indicated; Maintain accurate clinical documentation and care plans; Collaborate with residents, families, and healthcare professionals; Participate in telehealth consultations; Support and supervise Allied Health Assistants.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC