Paediatric Physiotherapist– Full-Time Position Ballarat
Pinarc Disability Support
Pinarc offers a unique opportunity where your skills can make a very real difference to the lives of people with disability. We have been operating for over 25 years, providing high-quality services to people with disabilities and their families. We provide support to over 1,000 Victorians with disability.
Why is Pinarc such a great place to work?
Our customers:
- We are committed to putting customers at the centre of everything we do
- We are passionate about building the capacity of the customers we work with
- We offer therapy services from birth to 65+, giving therapists the ability to choose the age range that they are passionate about working with. This allows Pinarc staff to identify their desired area/s of practice whilst also having the opportunity to expand their range with ongoing support from our wonderfully supportive senior clinicians
Support and supervision:
- Cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary team- learn from our team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, educational advisors, preschool field officers, kindergarten inclusion support coordinators and allied health assistants.
- Ongoing support, supervision and opportunities for professional development. Pinarc provides $1,000 professional development budget and 1 week’s professional development leave per year (pro rata)
- Tailored & rewarding caseload with direct support from senior clinicians with decades of experience across a broad range of areas.
- Opportunities and support to develop skills to be part of our unique clinics including in baby clinic, pilates studio, specialised bike riding trials and to pursue new and innovative ways of practice.
- Regular discipline-specific meetings to extend your professional learning and networking in a supportive environment.
- Comprehensive orientation support period including shadowing other therapists to allow you to settle into the culture of Pinarc, time allocated for you to meet the team and learn new processes while building your caseload. Billable target of 65% or 5 hours per full day- bonuses offered if achieving over target.
Career progression:
- We are excited to provide continuous improvement and career advancement opportunities.
- Opportunity to apply internally for career progression with an established career progression pathway.
- Opportunity to supervise staff and students and participate in program development.
Culture:
- We prioritise a wonderful team culture and friendly environment. We celebrate each other's wins and encourage innovative ideas.
- We prioritise self-care and balance between work and home.
- Have the flexibility to suit your work-life balance within a family-friendly working environment.
- Consistent and ongoing direct support from our supportive senior clinicians
- Working with a talented multidisciplinary team to broaden your holistic approach when working with customers
- Comprehensive training and onboarding
- Scope to explore and develop your professional interests and skills
More perks:
- Access to our company fleet and mileage reimbursement
- Generous and flexible salary packaging opportunities (including novated vehicle leasing), offering $18,550k additional tax-free: Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses. Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, and venue hire
- *$10,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time roles- *pro-rata part-time
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
- Option to Accrue a Day Off (ADO) for full-time staff
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Free access to Headspace App
- Relocation assistance
- Generous paid parental leave
- Paid indemnity insurance
- Referral bonus for recommending great clinicians
- Access to Flare Discounts- to department stores, food, and entertainment
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate physiotherapist to work with a paediatric caseload, working within NDIS model of funding. All applicants will be considered but paediatric experience or interest is desirable.
You will be surrounded by a supportive group of physiotherapists, including mentoring from our senior clinician physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience in paediatrics.
We are looking for an evidence-minded professional who is eager to self-reflect, adapt and grow with the most recent recommendations in paediatric physiotherapy. This includes working within models such as keyworker, routines-based and family-centred care.
We work both in the community and in our up-to-date clinic spaces. Includes opportunity to provide pilates-based intervention using our paediatric and adult reformers and utilise our modern gym facilities. Opportunities to expand and develop our current offerings - we are a regional partner of Freedom Wheels and provide specialised bike trials for clients in the Ballarat region.
A unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and educational advisors, to achieve the best outcomes for children and families. We are motivated by getting to work with clients long-term and see real change and outcomes on their journey.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- This role will be responsible for day-to-day clinical services within the Therapy, Education, and Support Services team.
- Clinical service delivery under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Engage in and lead clinical work that is guided by evidence-based neuro-affirming practice
- Develop and communicate ideas for innovation and improvement
- Recognise and support cultural, spiritual and neurodiversity of customers
- Ensure clear customer documentation
- Work collaboratively, with enthusiasm, recognising contributions from all members of the team
- Actively participate in the staff supervision process
- For those with experience, an opportunity to support other staff
- Participate in student placements
- Be solution-focused, honest and responsive to new directions and program requirements
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Safety Screening, including WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check
If you would like to learn more about this role, we would love to hear from you!
Salary: $97,100-133,800 (including super and annual leave loading) + Generous not for profit salary packaging ($18,550) + bonus opportunities + professional development time and budget + generous paid parental leave
Interviews will be scheduled as successful applications are received
Award: As per Pinarc Certified Agreement
- Please note our Sign-On Bonus is available when applying directly to Pinarc
How to Apply:
Please apply via our website www.pinarc.org.au/current-vacancies select the position and apply. A copy of the position description can be found at www.pinarc.org.au/position-descriptions/
For further details or a confidential chat please get in touch with Elin McPadden, Therapy Education & Support Manager on 0427 923 496 or Sarah Wright with the People & Culture team at Pinarc on
[email protected]
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We actively promote the safety of children.
