Perfect opportunity for a Graduate Physiotherapist within At-Home Aged Care Full-time position within the Grampians region (Ballarat and Ararat) Salary Packaging + WFH flexibility + Car + Workphone + Surface Pro About the role VMCH is seeking a Graduate Physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary team within the At-home Aged Care program. This full-time ongoing position is perfect for a confident and positive graduate who wants to join an organisation who lives by their strong values to help strengthen our community. As a VMCH Physiotherapist, you will provide allied health support to our clients within the Grampians Region of Victoria; you will be based in Ballarat and travel around the region as required. You will adopt an approach to working with clients that is goal orientated and one of wellness, reablement and capacity building which involves working with clients and their support networks to maximise their independence and quality of life. More specifically, you will: Provide high quality and person centred Physio services including assessment and development of comprehensive goal oriented treatment and care plans, home assessment, equipment prescription and report writing Complete thorough functional assessments including identification of appropriate accommodation settings or complex home modifications required for clients to live in a safe and supportive environment Demonstrate a range of intervention and therapy strategies to address needs that relate to activities of daily living, functional performance, fine motor skills, motor planning, sensory processing, perceptual motor handling and positive behaviour support Provide therapy supports in the clients chosen environment including their homes and / or specialist accommodation This is a wonderful opportunity for a recent Physiotherapist graduate who is looking to kick-start their career within the Allied Health space. Skills & Experience Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and / or Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration Sound theoretical and demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of complex conditions that may impact people with a disability, the aged and their carers Knowledge and skill in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic plans and services for the elderly Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working independently, including office based or remote off-site location A current Victorian driver's license Evidence of 2022/2023 Flu Vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination Why VMCH? Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with: A positive and supportive workplace culture Excellent Salary Packaging benefits Ongoing professional development A competitive salary Employee Assistance Program Paid parental leave Praise program – where we recognise and reward the terrific work of our staff Don't just take our word for it, take a look at what our staff are saying: https://vmch.com.au/join-our-team/our-people/ About us VMCH is a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation that has been helping others for over 100 years. As a Catholic organisation, our values underpin the work we do. We are especially committed to supporting people who are disadvantaged and marginalised, by creating choices, offering hospitality and building inclusive, compassionate and sustainable communities. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you. To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu Vaccination and a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
