About Us
Leapfrog is a mobile paediatric physiotherapy service, working primarily with children with disabilities with funding from the NDIS. 10 Physios total, doing school, home, kindy visits and hydrotherapy.
About You
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* AHPRA Registration
* Working with Children Check
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist- Paediatric, as the Physiotherapist you are responsible for effectively developing and assisting in personalised physiotherapy and exercise programs for children in order to maximise our clients' / members' results, attendance, client / member retention and new member acquisition.
Key Requirements
* Experienced and passionate about working with children
* Experience working in the field of paediatric physiotherapy would be an advantage, but not required - open to New Graduate with a passion for paediatrics and a willingness to learn
* Friendly, outgoing personality
* Computer literate, with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
* Experience in coordinating and developing Physiotherapy and exercise programs
* Broad understanding of exercise equipment
* Broad understanding of exercise principles
* Natural empathy for patients and stakeholders
* Exceptional communication skills
* Display respect for the needs and skills of the other staff members
* Always being reliable, supportive and responsible
* Public Liability Insurance
* Professional Indemnity Insurance
Job Responsibility
* Track actual attendance and compare to fortnightly targets and ensure all billing is completed in a timely manner
* Work with clients to develop and assist in the execution of personal exercise responsibilities to help clients achieve their health objectives
* Holistic knowledge of child development and early intervention practice, using a family centred, strengths based and culturally responsive approach
* Implement strategies to maximise attendance and maintain appropriate levels of patient bookings
* Liaise with the Manager regarding feedback and suggestions
* Continuous research and professional development in industry best practices and implement new methodologies that are in line to organisation's objective
* Report any necessary repairs / replacement for all exercise equipment and administration hardware
* Ensure the site treating rooms and exercise areas are kept clean and hygienic and clear of any workplace hazards
* The ablility to exercise a professional duty of care in a safe environment
* Must demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers
* Adequate record keeping and ensure patient confidentially at all times
* Undertake and record a thorough, sensitive and detailed clinical assessment, using appropriate techniques and equipment
* Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care
* Provide appropriate advice based on the patient's medical, social and cultural circumstances
* Formulate and deliver individual Physiotherapist treatment programs, and group exercise / education programs using clinical assessment and reasoning skills and evidence based information and protocols
* Formulate progress plans with patients enabling them to achieve treatment goals and targets
* Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
* Need to communicate highly sensitive, complex information, whilst maintaining patient confidentially
* Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs
* Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
* Work within local and national guidelines and protocols where available and appropriate
* Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with standards of practice and local policy
* Responsible for the safe and competent use of physiotherapy equipment and patient appliances and aids by patients, in compliance with Medical Devices Standards
* Participate in Patient and Public involvement initiatives as appropriate and required
* Liaise with outside agencies e.g. workers compensation, social services, third party insurance to communicate and advocate both patient and providers requirements
Job Functions
Physiotherapy
Job Benefits
Annual PD Budget as well as in-house PD inservices, 1 : 1 clinical supervision and work-shadowing opportunities in a supportive learning environment. Uniform, equipment and tablet all supplied. Regular social catch ups with a fun, like-minded team.
Selling Point
Flexible work hours and a fun, friendly and supportive work culture
Contact
Jordan Cameron
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