Alice Springs, Northern Territory ****, Australia A$99,118 - A$105,185
Full-time Permanent Associate
Posted 01 Oct ****
Description
About Purple House
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities.
We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate health, aged care and general support services in regional and remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.
About the Role
The Physiotherapist works within the multidisciplinary Primary Healthcare team, providing services to clients to promote function, independence, and quality of life.
Key responsibilities
Management of physiotherapy needs for a caseload of patients with multiple, complex, chronic diseases
Helping patients manage chronic diseases or acute physical injuries
Educating patients about movement and exercise to improve mobility and enhance their quality of life, including advice regarding injury and disease progression prevention.
Providing targeted massages and joint manipulation
Writing reports for doctors and other medical specialists
Coordinate with internal physical and social health care teams to ensure care is holistic, strengths-based, and consistent.
Use explicit and concise means of communication to work collaboratively and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to health care
Build and maintain strong relationships and communication pathways with external health practitioners and services who may be involved with mutual patients.
Utilise a recall system to ensure patients' physio needs are met in a timely manner




Maintain patient records to a high standard, including progress notes and records of communication with or regarding patients
Liaise closely with direct manager for assistance and advice when required and partake in regular team meetings
Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements, adhere to Work Health Safety guidelines, and reports all incidents and near misses.
Other duties as required within level and trained capacity
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Bachelor or Masters of Physiotherapy
Registration with the National Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Understanding and experience working within the primary healthcare system
Effective communication cross-culturally and professionally, including well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Experience working as a sole clinician
Highly Desirable
Experience working with people with end-stage renal failure and a range of complex co-morbidities; including working in areas of aged care, chronic disease, musculoskeletal issues, and disabilities
What We Offer
Attractive salary with 12% super plus generous salary packaging options
Permanent full-time opportunity with up to 6 weeks annual leave
Supportive and values-driven organisation
Relocation support for eligible applicants
Interstate and remote travel opportunities
Competitive salary under the WDNWPT Aboriginal Corporation EA – Clinical (Non-Dialysis) Level 1 classification
Applications close on 02 November ****.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
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