Physiotherapist Aged Care - Tamworth/Hillvue, Nsw - Casual

United Physiotherapy Group - South Tamworth, NSW

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

JOB DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist to join our driven and passionate Residential Care Services team to establish an exciting new Residential Care Service based in the Hillvue region of Tamworth. This opportunity is well suited for those looking to make a difference to the quality of life of clients with the support of an innovative Aged Care provider.,

- Completing comprehensive assessments, formulating plans and delivering treatment to clients
- 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 Career development and developing skills through individual mentoring and team learning events
- Delivering Falls prevention workshops, Manual Handling and other education to staff
- Opportunities to work within Community Services in the region

Opportunities 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 Community, Private Practice and Sport coverage.
- A chance to work closely with experienced Allied Health leaders
- 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

About the Employer

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, NSW, QLD & TAS 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. As a member of the UPG team, you will have an incredible opportunity to work across a variety of settings in addition to your Residential Care caseload.

About the Candidate

We are seeking a Physiotherapist ideally with experience working in the Aged Care sector.



We are also open to those with experience in leadership or ready to take the next step into their first leadership role. As we enter an exciting period of growth and change across the aged care sector, 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.,

- A Bachelor of Physiotherapy OR an equivalent internationally (and APA) recognised qualification
- AHPRA Registration (General Registration)
- Clinical skills to perform comprehensive Assessment, Treatment, Risk Assessments and being able teach junior therapists
- Appropriate working visas - no visa restrictions
- A National Police Certificate
- NDIS Check/Working with Children Check
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team

Benefits

- Referral program
- Employee mentoring program
- Parental leave
- Maternity leave
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Maternity leaveParental leave
- Referral program

Hunter New England Local - Tamworth, NSW

Building skills and capacity in the aged care sector

Skills Required: Leadership Team Working Allied Health Innovation Physical Therapy Change Management Clinical Works Event Management Exercise Prescription Management of Facilities Child Care Manual Handling Nursing Professional Communication Quality Management Risk Analysis Nursing Home Care Carrying out Assessments Leadership Development Mentoring Service Development Studio

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📌 Physiotherapist Aged Care - Tamworth/Hillvue, Nsw - Casual (Tamworth Regional Council)
🏢 Ageing Australia
📍 Tamworth Regional Council