About the job An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist to join our driven and passionate Residential Care Services team based in Traralgon and surrounding communities! This opportunity is well suited for those looking to make a difference to the quality of life of clients with the support of an innovative Aged Care provider supporting regional communities.
We are seeking a Physiotherapist ideally with experience working in the Aged Care sector but are open to those that 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 in across multiple health care 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. In addition we have a Flagship Studio where we provide Pilates, Yoga and Private Physiotherapy service along with sports physiotherapy services to local clubs. As a member of the UPG team, you will have an incredible opportunity to work across a variety of settings in addition to your Residential Care caseload.
Responsibilities and Duties: Completing comprehensive assessments, formulating plans and delivering treatment to clients Correspondence with residents, families, nursing, medical practitioners, allied health practitioners case managers and equipment suppliers Exercise prescription and review, including leading of exercise groups Liaising with the broader clinical team and facility management to deliver tailored care plans and assist clients to achieve their goals Managing your daily schedule effectively including clinical and non-clinical tasks Participating in ongoing Professional Development and developing skills through individual mentoring and team learning events Delivering Falls prevention workshops, Manual Handling and other education to staff Opportunities to work within Community Services in the region For experienced applicants looking for leadership and development opportunities, we can offer: Unrivalled opportunities for career growth and leadership development Opportunities to develop skills in service development, process and quality improvement and change management. Progression to other areas of UPG including Community, Private Practice and Sport coverage. A chance to work closely with experienced Allied Health leaders Qualifications and Skills A Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR an equivalent internationally (and APA) recognised qualification AHPRA Registration (General Registration or Limited Registration) Clinical skills to perform comprehensive Assessment, Treatment, Risk Assessments and being able teach junior therapists Appropriate working visas, or eligibility for work sponsored visa A National Police Certificate 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, paid annual and sick leave Comprehensive orientation including a supportive environment and support from senior management Ongoing training and professional development and subsidy support for external training that you choose to do Autonomy to manage your schedule around the teams need and operational requirements Further opportunities in leadership positions Social events and great work life balance Opportunities to travel between VIC, NSW, WA, QLD & TAS, including for learning and development events If you think this is you, please outline your relevant experience in a cover letter and send your resume via the appropriate links or to .
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
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Parental leave Visa sponsorship Schedule:
Monday to Friday Licence/Certification:
Driver Licence (Required) Work Location: In person
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