An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist to join our driven and passionate team in Ballarat and the surrounding areas on a full time basis. The opportunity is a hybrid role consisting of both aged care and community based work offering plenty of diversity and opportunities for professional growth.
This opportunity is well suited for those looking to make a difference to the quality of life of clients with the support of innovative Aged and Home Care providers.
We are seeking a Physiotherapist ideally with experience working in both the Aged Care and Home Care sectors. As we enter an exciting period of growth and change across the aged these sectors, 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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Completing comprehensive assessments, formulating plans and delivering treatment to clients across both aged care and community settings.
- 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
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 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
- General Registration with AHPRA
- Drivers licence and access to a car
- Clinical skills to perform comprehensive Assessment, Treatment, Risk Assessments and being able teach junior therapists
- Appropriate working visas
- 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 [email protected].
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
