Overview
We are currently seeking a part-time Physiotherapist to join our team in Busselton who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our deserving Residents. The role offers an opportunity to provide high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services - founded on our philosophy of Resident centred holistic care. In your day-to-day role you will be responsible for assessing the physical and psycho-social functioning of Residents. You will work alongside Residents, and those that are important to them. Identifying their Physiotherapy goals, needs and preferences. Ensuring all parties are kept informed of the Resident-led, goal directed care planning - within a multiskilled environment that is focused on the reablement of our Residents.
Physiotherapists understand how important good physical functioning and healthy aging are to people's sense of well-being. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality services are provided by the Therapy Team which meets the physical and psychosocial needs of our Residents.
Responsibilities
As a Physiotherapist with us, no two days will look the same! You will benefit from a diverse caseload that allows you to apply a broad range of your core skills. Including but not limited to assessing, monitoring, and making recommendations in relation to:
* Falls, Prevention, trending, analysis, management, and post-fall review.
* Musculoskeletal, assessment and management.
* Evidence-based pain management (acute and chronic).
* Mobility.
* Functional retraining and rehabilitation.
* Promote health and education around Cardiovascular and Respiratory rehabilitation.
* Continence, bowel, and pelvic health.
* Manual tasks and transfers.
* Oedema Management.
* Advocate for Residents through supporting choice and mitigating risk processes.
* Training and Education.
* Quality monitoring practices and continuous improvement.
* To excel at this role, you will be supported by a team of Senior Clinicians with the opportunity to participate in peer support activities. Ensuring opportunities for personal and professional growth.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a part-time Physiotherapist to join our team in Busselton who is committed to making a difference in the lives of our deserving Residents. The role offers an opportunity to provide high quality, evidence-based Physiotherapy services - founded on our philosophy of Resident centred holistic care. In your day-to-day role you will be responsible for assessing the physical and psycho-social functioning of Residents. You will work alongside Residents, and those that are important to them. Identifying their Physiotherapy goals, needs and preferences. Ensuring all parties are kept informed of the Resident-led, goal directed care planning - within a multiskilled environment that is focused on the reablement of our Residents.
Physiotherapists understand how important good physical functioning and healthy aging are to people's sense of well-being. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality services are provided by the Therapy Team which meets the physical and psychosocial needs of our Residents.
As a Physiotherapist with us, no two days will look the same! You will benefit from a diverse caseload that allows you to apply a broad range of your core skills. Including but not limited to assessing, monitoring, and making recommendations in relation to:
* Falls, Prevention, trending, analysis, management, and post-fall review.
* Musculoskeletal, assessment and management.
* Evidence-based pain management (acute and chronic).
* Mobility.
* Exercise prescription (Physitrack subscription available).
* Functional retraining and rehabilitation.
* Equipment provision.
* Promote health and education around Cardiovascular and Respiratory rehabilitation.
* Continence, bowel, and pelvic health.
* Positioning.
* Manual tasks and transfers.
* Oedema Management.
* Advocate for Residents through supporting choice and mitigating risk processes.
* Training and Education.
* Quality monitoring practices and continuous improvement.
* To excel at this role, you will be supported by a team of Senior Clinicians with the opportunity to participate in peer support activities. Ensuring opportunities for personal and professional growth.
About the Facility
We are proud to offer this premium 140 bed Residential Aged Care Facility for both Low and High Care residents in Broadwater. We have been providing quality care services to West Australians for 40 years. We are committed to excellence through imagination and innovation - providing a quality life for those who live in one of our 29 Care Facilities in WA. Our culture of coaching and continuous improvement, means not only will you get to work in a challenging and rewarding environment - but also within a company that fosters the growth of all employees.
While working with us, we will provide you with a range of benefits including:
* Competitive rates of pay, including annual leave loading.
* Comprehensive orientation program.
* Ongoing training (including a new graduate program), and opportunities for career growth.
* Employee discounts from several trusted businesses and an employee assistance program.
About You
* Hold a genuine interest in working with older people.
* Passion for enablement and rehabilitation.
* Customer service ethos, with a focus on providing a comprehensive and meaningful Physiotherapy Service to all Residents.
* Have a strong attention to detail and solution focussed problem solving skills.
* An appetite for innovation and continuous improvement.
* Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Able to work independently and within a team environment.
* Whether you are a new graduate or and experienced Clinician, and are curious about making the move to Residential Aged Care - we have a supportive team that are happy to help you make the transition.
Essential Requirements
* Physiotherapy qualification and AHPRA registration.
* Have a full Australian working rights and be able to pass national police clearance.
* Possess a valid Drivers Licence.
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