Physiotherapist at UnitingCare Queensland

Caboolture, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

59.04

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Holistic Care, Integrated Care, Mobility Enhancement, Musculoskeletal Impairments Management, Chronic Disease Management, Treatment Program Development, Pain Management, Balance Training, Manual Handling, Diagnosis, Assessment, Care Plan Development, Adaptive Equipment Prescription, Client Education, Goal Setting, Liaising With Healthcare Professionals

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Physiotherapist | Blue Care | Caboolture Allied Health l Community Based Employment Term: Permanent Full Time - 12 Month Contract Location: Caboolture Allied Health Team - Primarily Home Visits Remuneration: $42.15 to $59.04 p/hr (dependent on experience) + Super + Travel/ Kilometre Reimbursement + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances Your part in our Blue Care team You'll provide holistic, integrated care to our clients enhancing their mobility and movement to promote their independence and wellbeing. Working with a number of movement conditions associated with musculoskeletal impairments, medical conditions and chronic disease, you will tailor your care to make a real difference in your client's quality of life! You'll have the opportunity to develop new treatment programs, helping clients to manage their movement, pain, balance and manual handling. This will include: Diagnosing, assessing and developing care plans for individuals and groups Prescription and selection of appropriate adaptive equipment and modification Education and training on aspects of therapy for the clients and carers Goal setting activities, as well discharge and resolution planning Liaising with healthcare professionals, such as GPs, nurses and occupational therapists to ensure care plans are formulated and monitored What makes a difference for us? You'll be passionate about providing exceptional clinical treatment and therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence. You'll be self-motivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day-to-day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients! You'll present with: Tertiary Qualifications and current AHPRA registration Previous experience within an Aged Care or Community setting Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships Effective time-management and proven clinical problem-solving skills Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies Current CPR and First Aid Own reliable vehicle with kilometre reimbursement where a fleet car is not available Employee Benefits: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple –everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email reconciliation@ucareqld.com.au Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. 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Responsibilities

The physiotherapist will provide holistic, integrated care to clients, focusing on enhancing mobility and movement to promote independence and wellbeing, often dealing with musculoskeletal impairments and chronic conditions. Key duties include diagnosing, assessing, developing care plans, prescribing adaptive equipment, educating clients/carers, and liaising with other healthcare professionals.