Pines Living | Residential Aged Care
Pines Living is seeking a passionate and experienced Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Leadership Team.
Pines Living is a standalone Residential Aged Care facility committed to providing rewarding career opportunities within a workplace that genuinely values diversity, culture, and individual contribution. We pride ourselves on fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment guided by our core values of Respect, Enablement, Excellence, Intrinsic Value, and Learning Culture.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At Pines Living, we deliver person-centered care. The purpose of this role is to ensure every resident experiences care that upholds their dignity, respect, and wellbeing, with ongoing attention to their personal choices and preferences.
As the Physiotherapist, you will provide clinical expertise, leadership, direction, and guidance to our clinical and care teams. You will play a key role in facilitating high-quality programs through comprehensive assessment, care planning, and ongoing monitoring of residents’ physical health, mobility, and functional needs.
Working collaboratively with residents, families, and the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering exceptional care that enhances quality of life and promotes positive outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide clinical leadership and physiotherapy services across the facility
* Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care and mobility plans
* Monitor and evaluate residents’ mobility, pain management, and reablement goals
* Lead falls prevention strategies and manual handling practices
* Oversee the prescription, monitoring, and safe use of mobility aids and equipment
* Ensure regular review, maintenance coordination, and safe storage of physiotherapy and mobility equipment
* Work closely with Maintenance to ensure timely servicing and compliance of equipment
* Implement and monitor the use of sensor technology (e.g., bed and chair sensors) to support falls prevention and resident safety
* Review sensor data trends to inform risk assessments and care planning
* Support AN-ACC documentation and evidence-based care planning
* Guide and educate clinical and care staff in best practice physiotherapy interventions
* Contribute to pre-admission assessments and clinical input during the admissions process
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
* General Manager: Discuss residents’ needs, outcomes, and service improvements. Escalate concerns relating to residents, families, or staff.
* Care Manager: Collaborate to ensure effective leadership and delivery of person-centred care. Support delegation and completion of clinical tasks.
* Registered Nurses: Receive updates on day-to-day clinical operations. Communicate changes in residents’ mobility and functional status. Ensure quality standards and safety measures are maintained.
* Leisure and Lifestyle Manager: Provide direction to maximise programs that promote physical health, mobility, and wellbeing.
* Maintenance Officer: Collaborate regarding equipment servicing, environmental modifications, and accommodation needs. Ensure mobility equipment and sensor systems are appropriately installed and maintained.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA
* Demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills
* Sound knowledge of AN-ACC requirements
* Strong understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards
* Extensive experience delivering and supervising clinical care within Residential Aged Care
* Experience with falls prevention strategies and sensor-based monitoring systems
* Strong customer service focus with the ability to engage positively with residents and families
Job Timings
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm.