Aged Care Physiotherapist
Core
Support older adults in residential aged care or community settings to maintain mobility, independence, strength, and quality of life through physiotherapy assessments, treatment plans, and rehabilitation.
Role type
Aged Care Physiotherapist
Builds
Rehabilitation programs and mobility support for residents
Domain
Healthcare / Aged Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physiotherapy assessments, treatment planning, falls risk assessment, exercise prescription, mobility aid prescription, multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans; Improve residents' mobility, balance, strength, and functional independence; Assess falls risk and implement falls prevention strategies; Provide rehabilitation following illness, injury, surgery, or hospital admission; Prescribe appropriate exercise programs and mobility aids; Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, GPs, care staff, residents, and families; Maintain accurate clinical documentation
Seniority
Not specified