LOCUM Physiotherapist Aged Care

NHILL, VIC (Part-Time / Full-Time Options)

January to April 2025, Subcontractor or Fixed Term Contract

We are currently looking for a Locum Physiotherapist for a Part-Time or Full-Time opportunity to support a number of our Aged Care providers based in regional Victoria in Nhill & St Arnauds

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in Aged Care, General Registration with AHPRA and access to a car (preferably) to facilitate a quick commencement. The position will commence in January and end in April. There may be opportunities to extend this into an ongoing role for the right candidate.

If you are a passionate Physiotherapist ready to make an immediate impact, this LOCUM opportunity with our dynamic UPG Residential Care Services team is perfect for those seeking to enhance the quality of life for aged care clients with the support of an innovative and growing provider and see different parts of regional Victoria.

We are seeking local Physiotherapists, ideally with experience working in the Aged Care sector, but we are open to those who are new to and looking to transition to this sector. As we enter an exciting period of growth and change across the aged care 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 across multiple healthcare settings. Broadly, our group works in aged care facilities and in the community across VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD & WA, improving the quality of life for thousands of aged care clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform comprehensive assessments, formulate treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based care.

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

  • Prescribe and review exercises, including leading group sessions.

  • Develop tailored care plans with the broader clinical team.

  • Manage your daily schedule, balancing clinical and non-clinical tasks.

  • Contribute to ongoing professional development through mentoring and team events.

  • Deliver falls prevention workshops, manual handling training, and staff education.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Current Driver’s Licence

  • National Police Certificate and 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

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

  • Ongoing training and professional development

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

  • Opportunities to explore ongoing roles for suitable candidates

  • Social events and great work life balance

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

  • Relocation support and travel allowance can be arranged based on further discussion

If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience via the provided links or email us at careers@unitedphysiogroup.com.au.

For questions or a friendly chat about the role, contact Shoumen at shoumen@unitedphysiogroup.com.au