18 Sep
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Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia
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Morley
18 Sep
Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia
Morley
About the Opportunity
As an integral part of MSC’s multidisciplinary allied health team, the Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist will support consumers within MSC’s Support At Home (SAH) and Disability Services Program.
The role focuses on improving independence, safety, and overall wellbeing of clients through evidence-based, person-centred, and rabblement-focused interventions.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clients, families, and other health professionals to deliver high-quality therapeutic supports that enable individuals to achieve their personal goals and improve participation in daily life.
This is two separate casual position for a PT and OT.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive annual salary plus super
- Not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
- Wellbeing focused organisation with Support Worker Assistance Program (SWAP)
- Join a friendly, supportive, and values-driven team where your contribution makes a real impact and you can thrive in a collaborative, positive workplace culture (Including MSC Social Club)
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Beny App access – providing thousands of exclusive perks and insights to enhance physical, mental, social, and financial wellbeing
Key Skills and Responsibilities
Physiotherapy Responsibilities:
- Deliver holistic, person-centred and evidence-based physiotherapy services tailored to individual needs
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and identify mobility, functional, and rehabilitation needs.
- Prescribe mobility aids and equipment and recommend assistive technology and ensure correct fit and safe use
- Develop individual exercise programs and create and implement personalised mobility and strengthening plans
- Facilitate group-based exercise, rehabilitation, and wellness programs.
- Support participants to improve mobility, independence, function, and quality of life.
- Monitor progress and regularly review treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborate with participants, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation and records.
- Respond promptly to participant enquiries, concerns, and clinical issues.
- Identify and manage clinical risks and promote participant safety.
- Contribute to quality improvement activities, service evaluation, and ongoing development of physiotherapy services.
- Practice in accordance with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and relevant legislation.
Occupational Therapy Responsibilities:
- Conduct functional assessments of clients in home, community, and workplace setting
- Assess participants’ ability to perform daily living, self-care, work, and community activities.
- Develop individualized intervention plans to enhance independence, safety, and quality of life.
- Support participants to achieve their personal goals and maximize functional capacity.
- Recommend home, workplace,
and environmental modifications to improve accessibility and safety.
- Provide education, strategies, and therapeutic exercises to support participation in everyday activities.
- Assess, recommend, and facilitate the use of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
- Train participants, families, carers, and support workers in the safe use of equipment and strategies.
- Monitor progress and review intervention plans to ensure goals are being achieved.
- Collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
- Promote participant choice, dignity, independence, and person-centred care.
- Respond to participant concerns and provide professional advice in a timely manner.
- Practice in accordance with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and relevant legislation.
Compliance and Quality Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations, and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent and promote the MSC MAHAN team, collaborating effectively across services to support coordinated care delivery.
- Support and participate in internal audits, evaluations, external reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify, report, and escalate risks, incidents, complaints, and practice concerns in a timely manner, in line with organisational policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the provision of a safe working environment and actively promote culturally safe, person-centred practices in all aspects of care
📌 Allied Health Professionals – Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists (Morley)
🏢 Multicultural Services Centre of Western Australia
📍 Morley