Graduate Physiotherapist
Job No:
106000
Location:
Cooranbong
- Are you a recently graduated Physiotherapist looking to get a foot in the door and build your career?
- Join a dedicated and passionate team, based in the town of Cooranbong, only 20 minutes drive from Lake Macquarie
- Attractive salary package up to $72,000 including super, commensurate with your skills and experience
- Enjoy a host of other benefits, including significant professional development and training
About the Opportunity
Adventist Senior Living now has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Physiotherapist to join their friendly team based in Cooranbong, NSW, on a full-time two-year contract basis with renewal likely for the right candidate.
Reporting to the Physiotherapist Coordinator, your primary responsibility will be to deliver high quality individualised physiotherapy care to residents, with the aim being to optimise the function and independence of each resident to perform the activities of daily living.
You will operate as part of a small team of dedicated allied health workers that work closely with the Multidisciplinary Clinical Team to provide quality resident care, and to promote staff wellbeing.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include:
- Undertaking comprehensive physiotherapy resident assessments, including the completion and evaluation of residents Manual Handling Instruction forms;
- Developing and evaluating personalised Physiotherapist care plans for residents based on their individual needs and goals;
- Liaising with the Physiotherapist Coordinator and/or Clinical Manager - Avondale Care regarding ACFI documentation;
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting physio aide staff when appropriate; and
- Undertaking workplace assessments for injured employees and monitoring Return to Work plans, as directed.
Your new career starts here!
Suitable candidates will hold qualifications in Physiotherapy with eligibility to apply as a Registered Physiotherapist with AHPRA and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
Your ability to persuade and influence others will be crucial to your success, as will your patient and outgoing demeanour and commitment to providing a caring environment for residents.
Most importantly, Adventist Senior Living is looking for a warm and compassionate team player with excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to relate to residents and staff at all levels, and the flexibility to adapt and respond to challenging situations, both autonomously and as part of a team.
While not mandatory, candidates with some experience working with older people who have chronic conditions and complex care needs living in a residential care environment will be highly regarded!
Please note: Before commencing, you must hold or obtain a Current National Police Check Clearance.
About the Benefits
This is your chance to get a foot in the door with a well-established organisation, gain further professional experience and understanding and build your career.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package up to $72,000 inclusive of super, and commensurate with your skills and experience!
A range of further benefits will also be provided including:
- Salary packaging options;
- Access to ACA Health Insurance;
- Free wellness clinic; and
- Professional development to enhance your skills in working with the complex presentation of older persons
Adventist Senior Living encourages professional development and training within their growing organisation, with the opportunity for the right candidates to take on significant career advancement opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, advance your career and make a positive difference in the community - Apply Now!
About the Organisation
Adventist Senior Living is a new, state of the art Aged Care Home in the NSW town of Cooranbong that includes two residential aged care facilities (combined 163 beds) and a growing Home Care team providing services to our independent living communities and the broader local community. The Home has been specifically designed to create a warm, homelike environment for residents and staff alike while using the best of the latest technology.
Please visit our website for more information.