Physiotherapist

The Opportunity: 

Joining our Allied Health Team, this position is key in delivering Physiotherapy to the People we support across our Aged Care service delivery.

To be successful in the role you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life and independence of consumers by delivering holistic evidenced based physiotherapy services and programs.  You understand the importance of communication and a team culture and are also able to deliver independently.

Part Time or Full Time opportunity available for the right person

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits: 

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services

• Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 PA
• Refer a friend bonus of $500
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.

• Flexible working arrangements – Talk to us about your needs!

Role & Responsibilities:   

• Developing holistic, individualised consumer focused therapy plans in partnership with the consumer and their carer/advocate
• Conducting comprehensive assessments that identify the consumers functional capacity, strengths and lifestyle goals
• Delivering a suite of generic programs with a focus on capacity building, driving restorative outcomes and promoting healthy ageing
• Providing individualised and group therapy services enabling older people to maintain functional capacity, prevent deterioration, optimise quality of life and to re-engage with community activities
• Regularly reviewing and evaluating allied health and therapy plans to ensure identified goals are achieved and quality of life and healthy ageing promoted
• Maintaining current knowledge of contemporary physiotherapy techniques and healthcare issues, and ensure all clinical practice is in accordance with the relevant legislative requirements, professional code of ethics, professional code of conduct and available evidence
• Provide a high standard of clinical leadership as a member of the senior care team that reflects and promotes evidenced based practice.

About you? 

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Proven experience within Aged Care
• Demonstrated excellence in assessment and the delivery of evidence based physiotherapy and restorative interventions
• Understanding of case coordination and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Experience working with people who have dementia and their carers
• Experience and commitment to working with quality and risk management systems
• Capacity to provide education and hands on learning in the workplace

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No third-party applications please