Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Suncare is committed to "Making People's Lives Better". We do this through providing innovative personal solutions that support people to live their life, their way. We are a Queensland based not-for-profit community services organisation and as a values-based organisation we want our staff to reflect the values that we live by:
Innovative | Inclusive | Agile | Respectful | Authentic | Collaborative | Empathetic Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and the experience they enjoy is critical to the success of our organisation. Every day, Suncare employees are making a difference to real people and making people's lives better.
Physiotherapist - what's involved in the role?As our new Physiotherapist, you will provide Physiotherapy services to our customers involved in Short Term Restorative Care, Home Care Packages, and other community programs.
You will enjoy meeting with our Hervey Bay customers in their own home to assess their needs and monitor, review and verify the quality and effectiveness of services provided on a regular basis. Provision of services to customers could include Exercise Prescription, Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy, Strength, Mobility and Balance Programs.
Your responsibilities will also include maintaining accurate customer records with supporting documentation of care plans, progress notes, customer reviews, outcome measures, incidents, and consent.
This is a mobile role and administrative tasks can be done either at home or at a Suncare office or co-working space, which allows for greater flexibility and autonomy.
This position is available as a Part-Time Permanent position (60.8 hours per fortnight / 4 full days a week). There is flexibility with fortnightly hours (Monday to Friday), and we invite you to outline your preference in your cover letter. What you will bring to our team:Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRASignificant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing Physiotherapy services in a rehabilitation and/or aged care settingEffective communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisation and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary teamA great attitude, willing to learn new things, and most importantly an interest in listening and understanding what the customer wantsCurrent First Aid and CPR certificateA valid Driver's Licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring it is appropriately insuredWhat we offer:Salary packaging to increase your take-home payFlexible work optionsComprehensive induction plus ongoing training and developmentCareer progression opportunitiesFitness Passport + health and wellbeing programsEmployee Assistance ProgramSuncare shirts/blouses providedLatest technology to support you in your roleTo be part of a supportive team in a rewarding, growth industryAnd this role is eligible to receive QLeaveApply NowReady to join our team of over 700 staff and 175 volunteers? Please apply by including your resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be requested to undertake background checks such as criminal history, pre-employment medical, demerit point/driving history and reference checks.
Your application will include the following questions:
Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Do you own or have regular access to a car?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a physiotherapist?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?What's your expected hourly rate?Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?Do you have any pre-existing illness, injury, medical condition or allergy which may impact on your ability to safely perform the inherent requirements of the position(s) for which you have applied?Have you ever received a banning order from working in Aged Care, recorded by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission?Do you consent to having criminal history checks and potentially driver's demerit point and traffic history checks conducted if your application is progressed to the background check stage of the recruitment process? #J-18808-Ljbffr