About Us :
Leapfrog is a mobile paediatric physiotherapy service, working primarily with children with disabilities with funding from the NDIS. 10 Physios total, doing school, home, kindy visits and hydrotherapy.
About You :
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* AHPRA Registration
* Working with Children Check
Position Summary :
Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist- Paediatric, as the Physiotherapist you are responsible for effectively developing and assisting in personalised physiotherapy and exercise programs for children in order to maximise our clients'/members' results, attendance, client/member retention and new member acquisition.
Key Requirements :
* Experienced and passionate about working with children
* Experience working in the field of paediatric physiotherapy would be an advantage, but not required - open to New Graduate with a passion for paediatrics and a willingness to learn
* Friendly, outgoing personality
* Computer literate, with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
* Experience in coordinating and developing Physiotherapy and exercise programs
* Broad understanding of exercise equipment
* Broad understanding of exercise principles
* Natural empathy for patients and stakeholders
* Exceptional communication skills
* Display respect for the needs and skills of the other staff members
* Always being reliable, supportive and responsible
* Public Liability Insurance
* Professional Indemnity Insurance
Job Responsibility :
* Track actual attendance and compare to fortnightly targets and ensure all billing is completed in a timely manner
* Work with clients to develop and assist in the execution of personal exercise responsibilities to help clients achieve their health objectives
* Holistic knowledge of child development and early intervention practice, using a family centred, strengths based and culturally responsive approach
* Implement strategies to maximise attendance and maintain appropriate levels of patient bookings
* Liaise with the Manager regarding feedback and suggestions
* Continuous research and professional development in industry best practices and implement new methodologies that are in line to organisation's objective
* Report any necessary repairs/replacement for all exercise equipment and administration hardware
* Ensure the site treating rooms and exercise areas are kept clean and hygienic and clear of any workplace hazards
* The ablility to exercise a professional duty of care in a safe environment
* Must demonstrate effective and appropriate skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, clients, users, their relatives and carers
* Adequate record keeping and ensure patient confidentially at all times
* Undertake and record a thorough, sensitive and detailed clinical assessment, using appropriate techniques and equipment
* Professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care
* Provide appropriate advice based on the patient’s medical, social and cultural circumstances
* Formulate and deliver individual Physiotherapist treatment programs, and group exercise/education programs using clinical assessment and reasoning skills and evidence based information and protocols
* Formulate progress plans with patients enabling them to achieve treatment goals and targets
* Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
* Need to communicate highly sensitive, complex information, whilst maintaining patient confidentially
* Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs
* Manage clinical risk within own patient caseload
* Work within local and national guidelines and protocols where available and appropriate
* Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with standards of practice and local policy
* Responsible for the safe and competent use of physiotherapy equipment and patient appliances and aids by patients, in compliance with Medical Devices Standards
* Participate in Patient and Public involvement initiatives as appropriate and required
* Liaise with outside agencies e.g. workers compensation, social services, third party insurance to communicate and advocate both patient and providers requirements
Job Functions :
Physiotherapy
Job Benefits :
Annual PD Budget as well as in-house PD inservices, 1:1 clinical supervision and work-shadowing opportunities in a supportive learning environment. Uniform, equipment and tablet all supplied. Regular social catch ups with a fun, like-minded team.
Selling Point :
Flexible work hours and a fun, friendly and supportive work culture
Contact :
Jordan Cameron