Exercise Physiologist

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

Lets make a meaningful difference together.

What makes a difference for you

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953 BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care residential aged care disability services and retirement living.

• Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in our Blue Care team

Were seeking passionate Exercise Physiologists to join our team of Allied Health Professionals to work in Cairns and surrounding areas.

A growing demand that provide personalised Allied Health and Rehabilitation support for your local community dont miss out on your chance to join one of QLDs leading providers.

Youll provide holistic integrated care to our clients enhancing their mobility and movement to promote their independence and wellbeing. You will tailor your care to make a real difference in your clients quality of life!

Working within our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapist Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist youll have the opportunity to develop new treatment programs and group classes helping clients to manage their movement pain balance and improve quality of life.

Highlights of your role include:

• In centre and home visit based service supporting clients across community and aged care sectors.

• Regular support provided from our Allied Health Lead Exercise Physiology.

• Mentoring offered to new graduates and Exercise Physiologists with less than 3 years clinical experience and delivered by Senior Exercise Physiologists.

• Opportunity to build community and private client caseload to increase individual services and group classes offered by our Exercise Physiologist team.

• Opportunity to support student placements and contribute to development of the exercise physiologist service within Blue Care.

• Manage your own case load with realistic productivity targets.

• Flexibility in days/hours.

Your role:

Youll work with our well established multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver the highest standard of care and exercise physiology treatment using a personcentred approach. Your main aim will be to maintain and encourage client independence in addition to considering their physical and social wellbeing.

What makes a difference for us

You will be driven to make a difference in the lives of our clients and be knowledgeable and experienced within the aged care sector or enthusiastic to learn. Additionally you will offer:

• Tertiary qualifications in Clinical Exercise Physiology with current ESSA Accreditation.

• Have the ability to grow and maintain client caseloads through successful results and positive word of mouth.

• Have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a Multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated ability in Exercise Physiology assessment and treatment of individuals presenting with a wide range of needs including aged care and chronic illnesses/diseases.

• Exceptional high level of verbal and written communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain rapport with a multidisciplinary team clients and their carers.

• Proven clinical problem solving skills with effective timemanagement and ability to manage conflicting priorities.

• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member and autonomously.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage individual caseload whilst meeting service and customer needs.

• Demonstrated ability to recognise other needs that Blue Care can assist clients with and provide relevant and timely referrals.

• Confidence with use of smart phone and digital devices or willingness to learn.

• Blue Card or willingness to obtain.

• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required.

You will also demonstrate awillingness to work within Philosophy Policies and Procedures of Blue Care and the Uniting Church of Australia.

Well look after you too:

Whether were on the road in peoples homes or in our centres everything our dedicated and passionate team of more than 8000 people do is built on our commitment to recognising individuals while enabling independence choice and freedom:

• You will have responsibility for your own case load but work alongside our experienced team.

• You will be a member of a wellestablished team Physiotherapy Exercise Physiology and Dietetics in addition to liaising with Clinical Nursing teams.

• You will havethe opportunity to engage in MDT team meetings and education

• You will be supported through an induction program including regular supervision and mentoring with a senior exercise physiologists

• You will attend regular catch ups with our Exercise Physiology Lead to ensure you are supported in your position.

In addition Blue Care also offer a wide range of benefits to our employees;

• Working alongside people who are passionate about community aged care and disability.

• Access to Fleet vehicles when available and when home visits are necessary.

• Access to a generous notforprofit salary packaging & meals and entertainment benefits which increase your take home pay!

• Flexible work arrangements supporting you to achieve worklife balance.

• Access to financial retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.

• Learning and development and Professional development allowance to support you in your role. Employee assistance and wellness programs.

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too

Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes Click the APPLY button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building longterm employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.