Residential Aged Care Team Leader
Core
Lead allied health services (physiotherapy/occupational therapy) across residential aged care facilities on the Sunshine Coast, combining clinical practice with team leadership and service coordination.
Role type
Senior IC allied health team leader (physiotherapy or occupational therapy)
Builds
Person-centred, evidence-informed allied health services for residents in residential aged care
Domain
Australian aged care sector / allied health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical practice in physiotherapy or occupational therapy, team leadership, service coordination, rostering, compliance with aged care legislation and quality standards, stakeholder management, travel across regional facilities
Preferred skills
Previous formal leadership experience, knowledge of AN-ACC and Aged Care Quality Standards
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Leading and coordinating allied health services across residential aged care facilities, maintaining a clinical caseload while guiding the regional team, supporting clinicians and new graduates through onboarding and supervision, coordinating rosters and leave coverage, building relationships with facility managers and partners, monitoring clinical documentation and service quality, facilitating team meetings and professional development, travelling between facilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities