THE ROLE

The role of the Physiotherapist within Amana Living is to provide physiotherapy services to residents within Amana Living’s residential care facilities. Our Physiotherapists assess the physical and mobility needs of residents. They plan person-centred interventions that aid residents to maintain or improve their functional ability and quality of life, and deliver and evaluate these therapeutic interventions. We are currently seeking applications from experienced and proactive Physiotherapists to provide support at Moline House in Karrinyup.
This role is offered on a permanent part time basis working 5 days per fortnight working a 30 hour roster. Please note that the days are flexible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments that identify residents’ mobility, falls risk and physical ability.
• Contribute to the development of holistic, individualised, resident-focussed care plans in partnership with the resident and their carer/advocate and Amana Living team
• Provide individualised physiotherapy interventions and services, including equipment prescription, to enable residents to maintain mobility, reduce risk of falls, and maximise quality of life.
• Conduct frequent reviews of treatment objectives and interventions to ensure their continued application, efficacy and outcomes
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of group exercise programs in assigned residential care sites. This includes ensuring compliance of the physiotherapy therapy program with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy practice and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence.
• Ensure all documentation is timely, accurate and maintained and actioned in accordance with the Amana Living Clinical Governance Framework, organisational policies and procedures and confidentiality agreement.
• Consult with Amana Living staff in a multi-disciplinary manner including making recommendations for involvement of other allied health professionals.