Join a Team That Puts People First
At Xtend Health, we believe that every individual deserves access to high-quality, compassionate allied health services that empower them to live life to their fullest potential. We are a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider delivering Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology and Allied Health Assistant services across Australia.
Our clinicians work collaboratively to provide evidence-based, client-centred care across a range of settings including homes, schools, childcare centres, workplaces, aged care facilities, clinics and within the community. We support participants funded through the NDIS, Medicare, Home Care Packages, private health insurance and private referrals.
With a passionate and supportive team of over 20 clinicians and support staff, we foster a collaborative workplace where professional development, mentoring and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
As our organisation continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Physiotherapist to join our Melbourne team.
About the Role
This is a community-based role where no two days are the same.
You'll have the opportunity to work with participants across the lifespan, helping them achieve meaningful goals through tailored physiotherapy interventions.
You will provide services across:
- Participant homes
- Schools
- Childcare centres
- Community settings
- Residential aged care facilities
- Telehealth (where appropriate)
Treatment
- Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding
patients' problems, needs and progress and nurture external practice relationship.
- Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care
ProfessionaIs
- Develop and implement health promotion programs for patients, staff and the
Community and may provide consulting and education services.
- Provide evidence based treatment for optimal lifelong physical health.
- Establish treatment goals with patients based on physical diagnosis plan and implement programs including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage,education, the use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment.
- Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly. Provide advice on exercise and strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain
Our clients include children and adults with a variety of presentations including:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Delay
- Cerebral Palsy
- Neurological Conditions
- Stroke
- Brain Injury
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Physical Disabilities
- Balance and Falls Prevention
- Ageing and Mobility Support
- Chronic Pain
- NDIS Participants
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments
- Develop individualised treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based therapy interventions
- Prescribe and review exercise programs
- Complete mobility and functional assessments
- Falls risk assessments
- Equipment recommendations
- Balance and gait retraining
- Hydrotherapy recommendations where appropriate
- Complete high-quality clinical documentation and reports
- Liaise with families, carers, schools, support coordinators, GPs and other healthcare professionals
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Participate in supervision and professional development activities
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about delivering exceptional client-centred care
- A confident communicator
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Motivated and proactive
- Organised with excellent time management
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively
- Committed to continuous professional development
- Flexible and adaptable in a community setting
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor or Master of Physiotherapy
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Current National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working with Children Check
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- Reliable vehicle
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance (if applicable)
What We Offer
At Xtend Health, we believe that supporting our clinicians leads to better outcomes for our participants.
You'll receive:
- Competitive salary package
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible working arrangements
- Work-from-home opportunities for administration and report writing
- Weekly internal clinical supervision
- Monthly external supervision
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced clinicians
- Professional development opportunities
- Multidisciplinary team support
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- A positive, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Birthday leave
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
Why Join Xtend Health?
At Xtend Health, you're more than just another clinician.
You'll join a supportive multidisciplinary team that genuinely values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, empowered and encouraged to build meaningful relationships with their participants.
Whether you're an experienced Physiotherapist or looking to take the next step in your career, we'll provide the mentoring, flexibility and opportunities you need to thrive.
If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives and want to be part of an organisation that values both its participants and its team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us empower lives through exceptional allied health care
Assess patients' physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Community : 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- AHPRA registration (Required)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
