Physiotherapist – Residential Aged Care & Community - Adelaide North

About the Role

Plena Healthcare is seeking a qualified Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team in a hybrid role spanning Residential Aged Care and Community services.

In this position, you will deliver evidence-based, person-centred physiotherapy care that helps older adults maintain their mobility, functional independence, and quality of life. You will be part of an creative, collaborative model of allied health service delivery supported by experienced peers across Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Pathology, and Dietetics.

- The role is part time (4 days a week)
- Open to full time
- Servicing RAC facilities and private homes within Adelaide's Northern Suburbs

Key Responsibilities

- Clinical Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments covering mobility and transfers, fall prevention, pressure care, skin integrity, equipment needs, and pain management.
- Residential Aged Care: Deliver individual therapy interventions, mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, and group-based active ageing sessions.
- Community Services: Provide tailored care to clients living independently under Home Care Packages (HCP), Short Term Restorative Care (STRC), CHSP, and private funding.
- KPI Management: Work within reasonable, achievable billable targets designed to support quality patient outcomes without burnt-out schedules.
- Collaboration: Partner with clients, families, residential facility staff, and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve meaningful goals.

What We Offer

- Competitive Salary:



Annual salary reviews based on experience and performance.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
- $5,000 Annual PD Allowance: Access to a dedicated professional development fund, monthly profession-specific training, webinars, and lunch-and-learn sessions.
- Structured Support: Paid induction, comprehensive onboarding, and ongoing clinical mentoring.
- Employee Benefits:
- Health Kick Allowance: Financial contribution toward your personal health and fitness goals.
- Treasure Chest Fund: Company-provided budget to spend directly on initiatives or small items that brighten your clients' day.
- Referral Bonus: $1,000 bonus for referring qualified colleagues.
- Social club events and formal recognition programs.

Selection Criteria

- Recognized Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current AHPRA registration
- Australian working rights
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

About Plena Healthcare

Plena Healthcare is a leading national allied health provider with over 20 years of experience serving the Aged Care, Community, and Disability sectors. We are a values-led organization focused on integrity, connection, and high-quality clinical care.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”

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