Physiotherapist

Accent Home Care is a division of Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) who have been supporting older people for over 50 years.

Accent Home Care has a range of services that extend to Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and private services.

Accent Home Care is seeking a Physiotherapist who will have the opportunity to work either full-time or part-time as part of our Clinical Home Care Team. The successful therapist will be passionate about caring for the elderly and is seeking a long and rewarding career with Accent Home Care.

Key responsibilities

• Managing referrals for Physiotherapy services

• Conducting home visits to participants predominately in the Southern and Eastern areas of Melbourne

• Assess and develop appropriate treatment programs for participants, engaging with their families/representatives and co-workers to ensure best possible treatment is given.

• Assessment and prescription of assistive aids and equipment for resident and participants rehabilitation needs.

• Provide goal-based intervention based on assessed needs and care plans.

• Liaise with medical, nursing, and allied health agencies regarding physiotherapy intervention.

• Deliver Support at Home services, including Restorative Care and End-of-Life pathways

 For this position you will have:

• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association or have alternate personal indemnity insurance (or be willing to obtain).

• Previous experience working with older adults including their families and carers.

• Ability to prescribe assistive equipment based on functional assessed need.

• Well-developed communication, planning, organisational and time management skills.

• Concise report writing and documentation skills.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative internal and external working relationships.

• Strong IT skills and the ability to use databases.

• Ability to create measurable goals based on achievable outcomes for consumers.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• An understanding of aged-specific diagnoses and relevant interventions.

• Excellent people skills and a genuine passion for caring for the elderly.

• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

• A valid police clearance (Less than one year old)

• A current driver’s licence and a motor vehicle.

What's on offer:

• Attractive hourly rates 

• Employment between Monday to Friday

• Full Time and Part Time availability 

• A friendly and supportive management, culture & team

• Opportunities to develop and advance your career

• Onsite parking and petrol allowance

• The ability to have lunch at the ‘Changing Seasons Café’

• Training opportunities

• Be part of a vibrant team

• $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year to significantly reduce your taxable income.

How to apply...

If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you! 

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.