Physiotherapist - North Metro Region - HCP & STRC
About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organization committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. For more information, please visit
Why Choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (North Metro Region)?
* Be Part of Our Team: Join our established and expanding Allied Health team in the North Metro Region, providing essential services in Community Aged Care.
* Dynamic Work Environment: This role offers a mix of community-based and site-based work. Providing the flexibility of remote work.
* Client Focus: Make a real difference in the lives of older adults, supporting them through both Home Care Packages and Short Term Restorative Care programs.
* Above award hourly rates.
* Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.
* Annual Leave loading.
* Career pathways, education, and training opportunities.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff.
* Enhanced Parental Leave options.
* Not for profit, values-based organisation.
About the role:
* Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team, where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop alongside the service.
* Education and Professional Development: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
* Contribute to providing high-quality physiotherapy services to a diverse caseload of older adults, including both Home Care Package and Short Term Restorative Care clients
As a qualified Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in providing physiotherapy services within the North Metro region. You'll be responsible for providing a mix of home-based and site-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP) and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs.
Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients' strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximising independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead.
About you:
You are a passionate and motivated physiotherapist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in a full-time opportunity or working 4 days per week.
This is the place for you if you:
* Recognised tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy.
* Current registration with AHPRA.
* Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package and/or the STRC program.
* Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele.
* The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently.
* Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance.
* Have a valid driver's license and access to a car.
* Ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also managing an individual caseload.
* Graduates need not apply.
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
* A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card.
* Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
* Australian working rights.
* Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance.
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you
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