Physiotherapist - Residential Aged Care
Location: Metropolitan Adelaide, South Australia Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time Sector: Residential Aged Care | Not-for-Profit
Work Schedule
This permanent part-time position offers an excellent work-life balance with a fortnightly roster:
Week 1

- Monday
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday

Week 2

- Monday
- Wednesday
- Friday

Hours: Standard business hours (no evenings or weekends)

About the Organisation
Our client is a well-established Not-for-Profit aged care provider committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that enables older Australians to live with dignity, independence and purpose.
Joining this organisation means becoming part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team where quality care, innovation and employee wellbeing are genuinely valued.

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Physiotherapist to provide high-quality physiotherapy services across a residential aged care facility in metropolitan Adelaide.
Working closely with residents, nursing staff and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in maintaining mobility, reducing falls risk, improving function and enhancing residents' quality of life.
This role offers autonomy, flexibility and the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents while making a genuine difference every day.

Key Responsibilities

- Assess residents' physical function, mobility and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop, implement and review individualised physiotherapy treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
- Conduct mobility and falls risk assessments.
- Prescribe mobility aids and provide equipment recommendations.
- Facilitate strength,



balance and exercise programs.
- Provide pain management strategies.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, lifestyle and medical teams.
- Support safe manual handling practices and staff education.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with AHPRA standards, aged care legislation and organisational policies.
- Promote resident independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

About You
You are a compassionate Physiotherapist who enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships with older people and believes in delivering holistic, resident-centred care.
You will possess:
Essential

- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Experience working within residential aged care, rehabilitation, community or hospital settings.
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Working with Children Check (if required).
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence (desirable if travelling between facilities).

Desirable

- Experience with dementia care.
- Falls prevention expertise.




- Manual handling education experience.
- Knowledge of AN-ACC funding model.
- Experience working within a Not-for-Profit organisation.

Benefits

- Competitive hourly rate $47.40 - $58.54 per hour (base) depending on experience
- Salary Packaging available through Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrifice
- Permanent Part-Time position
- Office hours only
- No weekends
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Modern clinical resources
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of older Australians every day

What Success Looks Like
In this role you will:

- Improve resident mobility and independence.
- Reduce falls and prevent functional decline.
- Deliver person-centred evidence-based care.
- Support positive resident outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with residents and families.
- Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous quality improvement.

Why Join This Organisation?
Working within this respected Not-for-Profit provider offers more than just a job—it provides the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on the lives of elderly Australians.
If you are passionate about restoring movement, promoting independence and helping older people live their best lives, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please call Sharon Eden Recruiter on 08 7421 44***or email ***********@healthcareaustralia.com.au
Additional information

- Competitive Salary - Salary: $47.40 - $58.54 per hour (base)
- Salary Sacrifice Not for Profit
- Excellent work life balance Permanent Part time

📌 Physiotherapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Adelaide