Physiotherapist

• Permanent Full Time position (76 hours p.f)
• Join a friendly, highly experienced allied health team!
• Earn up to $15,899 tax free with salary sacrifice options!

About the Organisation 

Set within beautiful grounds in the seaside suburb of Hove, Alwyndor delivers on-site residential living and support at home services, along with therapy and wellbeing services that empower the people in our communities to live healthy, engaged and fulfilled lives.

Alwyndor’s welcoming, high-quality facilities include 144 residential, dementia, respite care beds, transitional and care awaiting placement beds, together with allied health, therapy and wellness programs, and home support packages that support people in Adelaide’s southern metro communities.

About the Opportunity 

As a part of our amazing Allied Health team you will be exercising significant clinical judgement whilst providing superior service to our clients. You will assist older people to maximise their independence and quality of life through the delivery of high-quality physiotherapy services, which are aligned with the philosophy and values of Alwyndor Aged Care, government guidelines, and professional standards and ethics.

This role will involve both community-based and on-site services, including visiting clients in their homes across Adelaide’s southern metropolitan region as well as delivering care at our Hove-based Alwyndor facility. You’ll be supported with an Alwyndor vehicle and all required equipment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing and managing clients referred for physiotherapy
• Selecting and applying measures of physiotherapy interventions that reflect current best practice
• Liaising with other allied health professionals and stakeholders as required
• Ensuring that written and electronic records are compliant with professional and legal standards
• Delegating appropriate tasks to therapy assistants and monitor that these are performed safely and effectively
• Full day of driving, visiting clients in home around south metropolitan region using Alwyndor vehicle, all equipment provided. 

About You

We are inviting applications from individuals with experience or recent graduates seeking to commence their career.  You must have a current AHPRA registration and have a passion for working with older people. Prior experience working in the Aged Care industry, whilst not required, will be highly regarded.  

You must also be willing to obtain a National Police Certificate before commencing employment as well as a functional assessment.

We are a family-friendly community organisation and understand the importance of work/life balance. Alwyndor is an equal opportunity employer. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

It’s an exciting time to join Alwyndor!
If this sounds like the role for you, please APPLY NOW by submitting a combined cover letter and resume.

For more information, visit our website or email careers@alwyndor.org.au

Please note: This position will be advertised for 30 days, unless a suitable candidate is hired sooner.