Physiotherapist - Contractor - In Home Services - Cessnock area

Kinder Caring is seeking experienced, self-motivated and compassionate physiotherapists to provide in-home assessment, treatment and rehabilitation services to older people, people with disability and people recovering from injury or illness across the Cessnock and Hunter area.

This opportunity is suitable for both individual physiotherapy contractors and small allied health practices looking to expand their in-home client base. It is ideal for physiotherapists who value professional autonomy, flexibility and meaningful, client-centred work—whether you want to grow your practice or complement your existing client commitments.

About the opportunity

Provide personalised physiotherapy services to aged care, NDIS, insurance-funded and private clients, supporting them to improve or maintain their mobility, independence, safety and quality of life at home and in the community.

Through the Kinder Caring App, approved physiotherapists can select their preferred service areas, view and choose client opportunities that suit their availability, clinical experience and business capacity, and set their own rates subject to any applicable maximum rates for the relevant service or funding arrangement.

Opportunities may include regular, short-term and one-off services.

Why work with Kinder Caring?

• Set your own rates, subject to applicable maximum rates
• Choose your availability and preferred service areas
• Select the client opportunities that suit you or your practice
• Access regular, short-term and one-off opportunities
• Expand your in-home physiotherapy client base
• Work with aged care, disability, insurance-funded and private clients
• Manage accepted services and service records through the Kinder Caring App
• Receive support from Kinder Caring’s experienced coordination and clinical teams
• Help clients improve their mobility, independence and quality of life at home

Physiotherapy services may include

• Assessing clients’ mobility, balance, strength, function and falls risk
• Developing and delivering individualised treatment, exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Supporting clients with pain management, injury recovery and maintaining or improving independence
• Recommending mobility aids, equipment and home modifications where appropriate
• Educating clients, families and support networks
• Reviewing outcomes and preparing required clinical reports and recommendations

Contractor responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based and person-centred physiotherapy services within your professional scope of practice
• Complete appropriate assessments and deliver services in accordance with the client’s agreed goals and service requirements
• Exercise independent professional and clinical judgement
• Obtain and document informed consent
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete clinical records
• Treat clients respectfully and maintain their dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Use the Kinder Caring App to record attendance and complete required service notes
• Promptly report incidents, risks, complaints and material changes affecting the client or service
• Comply with applicable professional standards, codes, legislation and funding requirements
• Maintain all required registrations, screening clearances, competencies and insurances

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A recognised qualification in physiotherapy
• Current general registration as a physiotherapist with AHPRA, without conditions that prevent the provision of the relevant services
• Relevant physiotherapy experience, preferably involving community, aged care, disability, rehabilitation or home-based services
• The ability to assess clients and practise independently in home and community settings
• An active ABN and the legal right to work and provide services in Australia, together with appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance and workers compensation insurance where applicable
• A current National Police Check and any required role- or client-specific clearances, including an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain them
• Reliable transport to travel between clients’ homes across [region], including a valid driver licence and appropriately registered and insured vehicle where required
• Access to appropriate clinical equipment and resources
• A smartphone with reliable internet access
• Strong clinical documentation, communication and interpersonal skills
• A reliable, respectful and client-focused approach
• Two relevant professional or business references

Where an allied health practice uses employees or other personnel to provide services, each treating physiotherapist must satisfy Kinder Caring’s applicable registration, screening, competency, onboarding and service requirements.

How to apply

Register your interest and upload your résumé or information about your physiotherapy practice at:

https://app.kindercaring.com.au/apply

Applicants who meet the initial requirements will be invited to complete Kinder Caring’s independent contractor onboarding process and provide evidence of the required registrations, credentials and insurances.

About Kinder Caring

Kinder Caring is a family-owned and managed home and community support organisation established in 1998. We are committed to helping older people, people with disability and other clients live safely and independently in their homes and communities.

We currently operate across metropolitan Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and the Newcastle/Hunter region.

Job type: Independent contractor

Pay: $100.00 – $120.00 per hour

Work Location: In person