Spinal Life Australia is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that supports people with spinal cord injuries and other physical and neurological disabilities. We focus on helping people to live accessible, equitable and empowered lives from our centres across Queensland and in Perth WA.This position is open to physiotherapists who have a desire to focus on rehabilitation, specifically in the disability sector, and enjoy working collaboratively with clients to reach their personal goals. This position is based at Spinal Life’s newly expanded Rehab and Fitness Hub in Woolloongabba (inner city Brisbane).The successful candidate will participate in the essential daily operations of the Rehab and Fitness Hub, including full-service delivery of programmes and services. Combine your expertise at managing your own case load of physiotherapy clients, while working collaboratively with an existing team of highly motivated allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, nurses and exercise physiologists.At Spinal Life, we have continued with our commitment to making desired improvements to our community's social health, physical well-being, and overall functioning by opening two modern and fully accessible Healthy Living Centres in Queensland. With over 2200 clients and members, we continue to thrive and grow – this is an exceptional time to advance your career and be part of our Spinal Life Australia team.Provision of a quality professional service to all clients:Typical clinical population includes adults living with significant or permanent disability related to neurological or physical conditions and impairments.Conduct a range of practical assessments (and re-assessments) that aim to address the client’s presenting needs or goals.Support client’s goal-setting in line with assessment findings and that outline anticipated physiotherapy intervention and recommendations for clients.Develop individualised treatment plans in a manner that accounts for the client’s medical, social, and psychological needs; treatment plans will be collaborative in nature, accounting for the client’s additional services they are receiving.Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.What's needed to be successful:Bachelor of PhysiotherapyCurrent registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency along with NDIS Workers Screening & Blue Card (Working with Children Check)Previous experience working with people with a disability (desirable)Clinical knowledge and clinical practice, particularly relating to spinal cord damage, neurological conditions, and physical disabilityExperience working with people with complex presentations of pain (desirable)Proven experience in working in a client-focused environmentExperience building professional relationships that foster trust and respect.Joining Spinal Life Australia means you'll enjoy a range of benefits, such as:That feeling of knowing you are doing more than just a job, you are leading the way to create a differenceSalary sacrificingFlexible working conditionsA friendly, engaging, and supportive teamCompetitive remunerationOn-going training and professional development - move your career forward with usThis is a great opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.Please include a resume and cover letter when you apply. Please let us know why you want to work at Spinal Life Australia.Please contact Cheryl Varghese, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 3435 3165 if you have any questions or email linkedincareers@spinal.com.auSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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