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 in Hervey Bay, 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 position is offered on a Permanent Part-Time basis (60.8 hours/fortnight), either 4 full days a week, or if you are seeking more work life balance, we can support hours across 5 days a week. There is flexibility with fortnightly hours, and we invite you to outline your requirements in your cover letter.

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. 

What you will bring to our team:

• Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and registration with AHPRA
• Significant practical experience or extensive knowledge in providing Physiotherapy services in a rehabilitation and/or aged care setting
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
• A great attitude, willing to learn new things, and most importantly an interest in listening and understanding what the customer wants
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate
• A valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to use your own vehicle for work purposes, ensuring it is appropriately insured

What we offer:

At Suncare our people really are our greatest asset. We offer:

• Salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Flexible work options
• Comprehensive induction plus ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Fitness Passport + health and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Suncare shirts/blouses provided
• Latest technology to support you in your role
• To be part of a supportive team in a rewarding, growth industry
• And this position is eligible to receive QLeave

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Ready to join our team of over 650 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. 

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Applicants may be requested to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability to perform the advertised role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

Suncare is an equal opportunity employer.

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?

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