Physiotherapist - Aged Care & Community Services

Ballarat & Surrounds

An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist to join our team in a hybrid role working in Aged Care and Community Services based in Ballarat and servicing surrounding locations. This opportunity is well-suited for those looking to gain more exposure to these two clinical streams.

We are seeking both experienced or early career Physiotherapists, ideally with experience in either Community Services and / or Aged Care. As we enter an exciting period of growth and change across both the aged care and community sector, we are looking for those who embrace this change and want to help shape the growth and development of our service in addition to their clinical role.

Here at UPG, you will find a group of physiotherapists who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in across multiple health care settings. Broadly, our group works in aged care facilities and in the community across VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS and WA improving the quality of life for thousands of aged care clients. In addition we have a Flagship Studio where we provide Pilates, Yoga and Private Physiotherapy service along with sports physiotherapy services to local clubs. As a member of the UPG team, you will have an incredible opportunity to work across a variety of settings in addition to your Residential Care caseload.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Aged Care

  • Completing comprehensive assessments, formulating plans and delivering treatment to clients

  • Correspondence with residents, families, nursing, medical practitioners, allied health practitioners case managers and equipment suppliers

  • Exercise prescription and review, including leading of exercise groups

  • Liaising with the broader clinical team and facility management to deliver tailored care plans and assist clients to achieve their goals

  • Managing your daily schedule effectively including clinical and non-clinical tasks

  • Delivering Falls prevention workshops, Manual Handling and other education to staff

Community Services

  • Engaging with clients with a variety of clinical presentations across a range of community environments from clients home, local pools and retirement living villages.

  • Seeing clients across a variety of funding streams including NDIS, Home Care Packages, DVA, STRC, Primary Care and CHSP.

  • Liaising with Case Manager/Support Coordinators and the larger team to enable clients to achieve their goals.

  • Managing your schedule effectively including clinical and non-clinical tasks

For experienced applicants looking for leadership and development opportunities, we can offer:

  • Unrivalled opportunities for career growth and leadership development

  • Opportunities to develop skills in service development, process and quality improvement and change management.

  • Progression to other areas of UPG including Community, Private Practice and Sport coverage.

  • A chance to work closely with experienced Allied Health leaders

Qualifications and Skills

  • A Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR an equivalent internationally (and APA) recognised qualification

  • AHPRA Registration (General Registration or existing Limited Registration preferred)

  • Clinical skills to perform comprehensive Assessment, Treatment, Risk Assessments

  • Appropriate working visas - no visa restrictions

  • A National Police Certificate

  • NDIS Check/Working with Children Check

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a team

Benefits and Perks

  • A highly competitive remuneration package including superannuation, paid annual and sick leave

  • Comprehensive orientation including a supportive environment and support from senior management

  • Ongoing training and professional development and subsidy support for external training that you choose to do

  • Autonomy to manage your schedule around the teams need and operational requirements

  • Attractive career development opportunities

  • Further opportunities in leadership positions

  • Social events and great work life balance

  • Opportunities to travel between VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS & WA, including for learning and development events

If you think this is you, please outline your relevant experience in a cover letter and send your resume via the appropriate links or to careers@unitedphysiogroup.com.au

Alternatively you can contact shoumen@unitedphysiogroup.com.au to chat about your specific queries and learn more.