Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join UnitingSA’s Community Aged Care team as the Physiotherapist (PT). Reporting to the Program Manager, The Physiotherapist (PT) works as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in engaging with clients in a community aged care setting (usually in the Consumers’ home) to develop, implement and evaluate individualised Physiotherapy assessments and plans.

The role will provide direction and guidance to the members of the team in the safe and effective delivery of recommendations based on assessed needs of consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Physiotherapy assessments, develop treatment plans and evaluate effectiveness of interventions.
• Consult with the client/family, multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
• Develop treatment plans and formulate a succinct range of recommendations (gold star to basic safety) that will enable the client to achieve their optimum independence to support independent living within their own home and community, whilst taking into consideration the clients’ preferences.
• Educate consumers and their families regarding preventive and control measures, in a way that meets their communication style, needs and level of understanding.
• Deliver evidence based clinical interventions when undertaking complex and thorough assessments with diverse consumer groups.
• Develop relevant clinical reports.
• Undertake personal care safety assessments and assist with developing care plans, alongside Coordinators and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Complete referrals to other health care professionals in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience

• Desirable experience working in a community aged care setting – Home Care Packages (HCP), Transitional Care Program (TCP), Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) or similar health care environment.
• Experience in conducting various physiotherapy specific assessments and screening tools.
• Extensive experience undertaking complex and thorough assessments with diverse consumer groups.
• Experience developing individualised treatment plans and succinct recommendations, providing a range of options (from gold standard to basic safety).
• Ability to deliver complex, evidenced based, physiotherapy interventions in community setting.
• Understanding of Consumer Directed Care / Home Care Packages (CDC / HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Transitional Care Program (TCP) including guidelines and legislative requirements.
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of the Physiotherapy Code of Ethics.

At UnitingSA, we’re all about respect, compassion and justice, and empowering South Australians to overcome life’s challenges. Established in 1919, today our team of more than 1,000 employees and volunteers deliver critical housing, aged care and community services to more than 12,000 South Australians in need every year.

Every aspect of what we do is unified by determination, a respect for everyone’s unique worth and a passion for empowering people. Explore our vision and values: https://unitingsa.com.au/about-us/

What we offer

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• A competitive salary in accordance with experience
• A strong commitment to your professional and personal development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Other perks, including discounted health insurance

For a confidential discussion, please contact Vanessa Blute, Clinical – Program Manager on 08 8448 6250.

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan please visit: https://unitingsa.com.au/rap/.

If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply now.

UnitingSA reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.