Physiotherapist Role Overview
Southern Cross Care Queensland has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Physiotherapist to join our care teams working across Residential Aged Care Homes in Edens Landing and Drewvale. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred physiotherapy services for residents and Home Care clients in the Logan area to promote mobility, functional independence, pain management, fall prevention and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing skilled, holistic mobility, strengthening and falls-prevention assessments, consultation, history taking, diagnosis and treatment services
* Supporting face-to-face consultations with remote telehealth reviews as required for remote referrals
* Prescribing and implementing physical assessments to enhance resident and client mobility needs, with follow-up actions as appropriate
* Following up with residents to ensure positive health outcomes, monitor progress and review care as needs change
* Referring residents to other providers when needs exceed the PT scope of practice
* Coordinating care with General Practitioners and other Allied Health professionals to provide optimal care, building trust and professional respect
* Documenting all care provided and education given within the health record, as per professional and company standards
* Supporting residents and clients in fulfilling their choices and preferences
* Participating in SCCQ Clinical Governance and Continuous Quality Improvement to maintain good clinical practice
Benefits and Support:
* Competitive salary package + benefit of NFP salary sacrifice options
* Ongoing individualised training and mentoring programs
* Professional development opportunities within a supportive, purpose-driven organisation
* Great staff culture
* Financial support programs
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families