Physiotherapist – Community Health

About the role

Mallee Track Health and Community Service (MTHCS) is recruiting a full-time or part-time physiotherapist (reference PD27) for its community health service in Ouyen. The physiotherapist works autonomously but as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing flexible services such as individual and group consultation, health promotion and education. The case load covers aged care, clients' homes and MTHCS outreach sites, and the therapist works closely with the Allied Health team, supported by Allied Health Assistants under a delegated scope of practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to acute, residential aged care and community clients of all ages in Ouyen and Sea Lake.
• Deliver generalist clinical services, which may require collaboration with specialist and regional health services.
• Offer individual and group interventions, including exercise groups and hydrotherapy programs.
• Work with colleagues in a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible client outcomes.
• Collaborate with service providers, organisations, community groups and consumers to improve primary health care services.
• Implement flexible, innovative and holistic services to meet community needs.
• Take part in professional development, including seminars and learning opportunities.
• Stay up to date with relevant developments, legislation and regulations.
• Supervise, mentor and delegate tasks to Allied Health Assistants within their scope of practice.
• Complete statistics and monthly reporting requirements.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent approved qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Previous experience as a physiotherapist in community, acute and aged care settings.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and strong time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to enhancing independence and client empowerment.
• Current driver's licence and police check.
• Desirable: rural health experience, membership of a professional association, and experience in community work with facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Applicants submit a resume and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, along with copies of formal qualifications (hard copies needed at interview). Appointment is subject to a satisfactory police record check and a Working With Children Check. Applications are sent to the People and Culture team in Ouyen.