Physiotherapist - Full Time / Fixed Term
Job No:
S3115
Location:
Anglicare SQ - Metro North Community Aged & Disability - Stafford, QLD
About the Position
Anglicare’s Metro North Coast Community Aged & Disability team is key in providing care and support to a range of clients, throughout the region. We work with people to explore new options, open doors and create solutions that enable people to live well in their own homes and are currently looking for a skilled Physiotherapist to join us on a full time contract for six months, until end of April 2018. This diverse and rewarding community-based position would suit an experienced Physiotherapist who is keen to work in the non-profit sector.
The role’s overall purpose is to provide quality clinical physiotherapy service to our clients by providing highly specialist advice, education and support. You will also actively participate in the Anglicare SQ allied health program to promote an integrated quality service to clients.
About You
Offering a collaborative approach and enthusiastic attitude, your skills and experience include:
- Client assessments and development plans to encourage self-care and independence
- Demonstrated ability to implement and review personal client Physiotherapy services, including goal setting and the processes to meet these goals
- A background in, or understanding of hydrotherapy or aqua aerobics to increase client wellness would be beneficial
As well as the capacity to work alone and manage a busy schedule, you will be comfortable with:
- Working alongside a team of health professionals to ensure maximum outcomes for clients and their families within the Aged Care or Community sectors
- The capacity to negotiate, influence and problem solve to promote and encourage clients
- Communicating effectively and building rapport with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Quality improvement and continuous learning frameworks and maintaining professional boundaries
You will have a full and robust understanding of quality processes and standards within a clinical setting, and maintain the following qualifications:
- A degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with AHPRA
- Current Queensland Driver Licence and your own, reliable vehicle
- A National Police Certificate
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. Becoming a valued member of our team, you will also enjoy:
- A chance to work close to home, and make a difference within your local community
- The opportunity to work with a group of friendly and dynamic professionals within an innovative space and growing industry
- Professional development and training gained within a challenging fixed-term contract
- Full time hours and the chance to increase your take-home pay with Salary Packaging options
- NO weekend or after-hours work
Show Your Interest
Apply now and be rewarded with a position that directly and positively influences the quality of life for our clients; working with an organisation that values your professional contribution and personal well-being. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Description
To submit an application and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’ below or visit http://anglicaresq.org.au/career/ and refer to job number S3115
For further information please contact
Laina Stanley on 07 3552 7999
Applications close Sunday 5th November 2017
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
About Us
Anglicare Southern Queensland is a proud member of the Anglicare Australia network. We provide the support you need for the life you want in partnership with government and other support organisations in response to identified care needs throughout southeast Queensland.
For over 140 years our staff have connected with people on every step of their life path, responding with compassion, creativity, commitment and courage to the needs of the members of our community who require support.
Every day the passionate staff and volunteers of Anglicare Southern Queensland are working to respond to growing community demand for our services. Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, Anglicare Southern Queensland is here, to offer the best quality support to enable you to live the life that you want.
We also offer a range of specialist services within indigenous, homeless, multicultural and rural and remote communities. The work of Anglicare Southern Queensland stretches from Cairns to Coolangatta, from Birdsville to Brisbane and reaches out to support to people of all ages with a variety of needs.
Anglicare Southern Queensland has a workforce of over 2500 people in Queensland across residential aged care, community care and a range of social services programs all working towards a happier, healthier community.