Physiotherapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Physiotherapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and act to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

About the opportunity

Due to continuous client demand throughout the central west region of New South Wales, we currently have an opportunity for a full-time Physiotherapist to join our friendly and supportive Home & Community Care team based at our Orange NSW office.

Reporting directly to the Area Manager for the region, you will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services to our clients who are recipients of a home care package. Key responsibilities assisting our clients may include:

• Developing and implementing physiotherapy programs and services specific to client needs as well as completion of functional assessments/reassessments
• Supporting clients to achieve their agreed goals enabling client resilience and independence
• Management and maintenance of referral and client waiting list including working on the post-hospital program
• Development and maintenance of referral pathways to other relevant services

About you

You are an exceptional team player with a high level of energy and enthusiasm that thrives on helping others. You will have a Bachelor of Physiotherapy or equivalent and current AHPRA registration. Specifically, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a clinical, aged-care or community environment
• Experience conducting health screening and functional assessments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging for permanent employees
• Paid travel entitlement
• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities

Click on the link below to apply. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Naomi Oliver on 02 9376 1430 for a confidential discussion.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks and working with children checks.