Physiotherapist – Mixed Community & Residential Aged Care
Location: Shepparton, VIC
Employer: Agestrong Health Group
About Us
Agestrong Health Group has been delivering physiotherapy services in aged care facilities for over a decade, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, person‑centred care, and improving quality of life for older adults. At Agestrong Health Group our clinicians work to reduce frailty, falls, pressure injuries, and to promote active ageing and functional independence in residents.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our team in the Shepparton area, delivering high-quality physiotherapy care within residential aged care facilities. In this role, you will:
- Complete comprehensive physiotherapy assessments within the community setting across a wide variety of patients - PD, chronic pain, OA, RC dysfunction, impaired mobility, stroke.
- Conduct thorough initial and ongoing functional and mobility assessments, including post-fall, post-hospitalisation, or acute illness episodes
- Develop, implement, and review individualised care / therapy plans
- Provide one-to-one and group therapy focusing on strength, balance, reablement, and mobility
- Lead and support falls prevention programs, such as Otago or Sunbeam-style interventions
- Recommend, prescribe, and monitor assistive devices, mobility aids, pressure care equipment, and manual handling supports
- Provide manual handling training and guidance to clinical and support staff
- Participate in care plan reviews, documentation, and quality compliance in line with Aged Care Quality Standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, occupational therapy, and other allied health professionals
You will play a key role in delivering restorative, strength‑based, resident‑centred therapy interventions and contributing to the overall clinical governance and continuous improvement of the aged care service.
Key Criteria & Attributes
Essential:
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), eligibility for registration with AHPRA, General Registration status
- Demonstrated experience (or strong interest) in aged care / geriatric physiotherapy / rehabilitation
- Sound clinical reasoning and assessment skills
- Ability to design and deliver individual and group interventions
- Strong communication skills, empathy, and capacity to work in a team
- Understanding of manual handling and ability to train others
- Valid driver’s licence & own car (for travel between sites & within community)
Desirable:
- Must be residing in Australia currently
- Previous experience implementing falls prevention, reablement, or restorative programs
- Experience working in residential aged care settings
- Familiarity with relevant outcome measures and funding models (e.g. AN‑ACC)
- Further professional development or specialty interests in gerontology, falls, or rehabilitation
Employment Type & Benefits
- Full‑time or part‑time options may be considered
- Attractive salary and conditions (commensurate with skills and experience)
- Professional development support and ongoing training
- Supportive, values-driven work culture
- Opportunities to grow clinically within the Agestrong network
- Exposure to varied caseloads and challenge of working in a residential aged care environment
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (including why you are drawn to aged care and your relevant experience), and details of two referees to [email protected]
We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
