Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
As a member of our Allied Health Team this position is key in delivering Physiotherapy services to the People we support across our Aged Care service delivery.
To be successful in the role you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life and independence of consumers by delivering holistic evidenced based physiotherapy services and programs. You understand the importance of communication and a team culture and are also able to holistically and autonomously.
Option for Part Time or Full Time working across our two day centres at Booragul and Belmont with our Residential Aged Care sites and in home. We are a dynamic team who work well together and provide exceptional support for each other and the people we support.
Why Work for us
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faithbased organisation you will have access to the following great benefits:
- Work for a purposedriven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services
- Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15900 PA
- Up to 40 discount on school enrolment fees at Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College or any of our 4 Newcastle Anglican schools
- Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
- A unique culture promoting diversity cultural competence and shared values
- Access to over 300 gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Developing holistic and personcentred therapy plans in partnership with the People we support and their carer/advocate
- Conducting comprehensive assessments that identify functional capacity strengths and lifestyle goals that are important to the People we support
- Delivering a suite of physical and functional programs with a focus on capacity building driving restorative outcomes and promoting healthy ageing
- Providing individualised and group therapy services enabling the People we support to maintain functional capacity prevent deterioration optimise quality of life and to reengage with community activities
- Regularly reviewing and evaluating allied health and therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
- Maintaining current knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy techniques and healthcare issues and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements professional code of ethics professional code of conduct and available evidence
About you
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Proven experience within Aged Care
- Demonstrated excellence in assessment and the delivery of evidence based physiotherapy and restorative interventions
- Understanding of case coordination and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Experience working with people who have dementia and their carers
- Experience and commitment to working with quality and risk management systems
- Capacity to provide education and hands on learning in the workplace
Who we are
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faithbased organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican or email the talent team at
Please note that applicants will be reviewed and shortlisted following the festive break. Our office reopens on 6th January 2025 and any enquiries will be answered from this date. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.
No thirdparty applications please
Employment Type
Full-Time
