Physiotherapist
We are seeking a caring Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team at Corryong Health. This position is well supported and would ideally suit a graduate or an individual looking to gain further experience.
In this role you will:
- Provide physiotherapy services across various areas including:
- Acute care inpatient services - work in a multidisciplinary team to provide patient centered care and support discharge planning
- Outpatient services - provide assessments, develop treatment plans and deliver evidence-based interventions for patients referred to physiotherapy
- Residential aged care - assess residents and work with care staff to optimize physical functioning
- Falls prevention programs - assess fall risks and design interventions to improve balance, strength and mobility to reduce falls
- Treat patients with conditions such as musculoskeletal injuries, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders
- Use physical and electrical modalities in patient treatments
- Assess and evaluate programs and treatments using relevant outcome measures and patient goals
- Participate in coordinated care programs with other health professionals
- Work with patients and families to implement home exercise programs
- Complete accurate clinical records of assessments, treatments and patient progress
- Develop and deliver preventative health and wellness initiatives
About you:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in physiotherapy
- Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated understanding and ability to provide client focused and evidence -based care in a range of clinical settings including inpatient and outpatients, residential aged care and the community.
About us:
This is an excellent opportunity to secure a career position within a warm and welcoming rural community set in a stunning geographical location. Corryong offers a relaxed lifestyle with affordable housing and proximity to the snow fields and national parks.