Physiotherapist (Home Care) (Geelong)

Physiotherapist (Home Care) (Geelong)

09 Aug
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MERCY AGED AND COMMUNITY CARE
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Geelong

09 Aug

MERCY AGED AND COMMUNITY CARE

Geelong

Employment Type: Full time Hours: 9am to 5pm Salary: Per qualifications Location:Geelong. Contact: Maureen Wilkinson | [email protected]

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. Where there’s care, there’s You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for‑purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity: The Physiotherapist will use clinical expertise and skills to provide highly responsive person‑centred care. The Physiotherapist independently and professionally undertakes assessments of clients within the Home Care setting, determines individual capabilities and applies specialist knowledge and expertise to design personalised programmes, treatments and strategies, to maximise client’s function, independence and quality of life. The Physiotherapist will assess and manage common concerns including decreased mobility, falls, and pain related issues, to support the client’s comfort, independence that will assist both them and their formal and informal carers, meet their individual health goals and support plans.



The Physiotherapist will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will apply effective communication skills ,to participate in planning client’s care, service development, and quality improvement. The Physiotherapist will oversee junior staff and Allied Health Assistants where required.

What you’ll bring: You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional client‑centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective client care and management. Recognised tertiary qualification and current full Physiotherapy Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Commitment to ongoing professional development Demonstrated experience working in Homecare and ro Residential Aged Care Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team Professional written, oral and verbal communication skills, including computer literacy The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.



Current National Police Check Certificate Current Drivers’ License

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.

We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support.

We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Mercy Health Australia is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing compassionate and patient‑centered health services and aged care services.

If you're value and display empathy, integrity, and are seeking the prospect to make a real difference, we invite you to join us! Mercy Health is made up of 10,000 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development. Mercy Health employs people from many cultures and backgrounds who, irrespective of their beliefs, share a common bond to care for those in need.

We look forward to welcoming you to your journey with Mercy Health.

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📌 Physiotherapist (Home Care) (Geelong)
🏢 MERCY AGED AND COMMUNITY CARE
📍 Geelong

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