Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist – Residential Aged Care

Location: Geelong, Vic
Employer: Agestrong Health Group

About Agestrong Health Group

Agestrong has been delivering physiotherapy services in aged care facilities for over a decade, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, person‑centred care, and improving quality of life for older adults. Agestrong Health Group
Our clinicians work to reduce frailty, falls, pressure injuries, and to promote active ageing and functional independence in residents.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our team in the Greater Geelong area, delivering high-quality physiotherapy care within residential aged care facilities. In this role, you will:

• Conduct thorough initial and ongoing functional and mobility assessments, including post-fall, post-hospitalisation, or acute illness episodes
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care / therapy plans
• Experience and a passion for working and delivering high quality therapy within a dementia/ mental health unit
• Provide one-to-one and group therapy focusing on strength, balance, reablement, and mobility
• Lead and support falls prevention programs, such as Otago or Sunbeam-style interventions
• Recommend, prescribe, and monitor assistive devices, mobility aids, pressure care equipment, and manual handling supports
• Provide manual handling training and guidance to clinical and support staff
• Participate in care plan reviews, documentation, and quality compliance in line with Aged Care Quality Standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, occupational therapy, and other allied health professionals

You will play a key role in delivering restorative, strength‑based, resident‑centred therapy interventions and contributing to the overall clinical governance and continuous improvement of the aged care service.

Key Criteria & Attributes

Essential:

• Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent), holds current general registration with AHPRA- General Registration
• Demonstrated experience (or strong interest) in aged care / dementia/ geriatric physiotherapy / rehabilitation
• Sound clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Ability to design and deliver individual and group interventions
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and capacity to work in a team
• Understanding of manual handling and ability to train others
• Valid driver’s licence (for travel between sites)

Desirable:

• Must be currently residing in Australia
• Previous experience implementing falls prevention, reablement, or restorative programs
• Experience working in residential aged care settings
• Familiarity with relevant outcome measures and funding models (e.g. AN‑ACC)
• Further professional development or specialty interests in gerontology, falls, or rehabilitation

Employment Type & Benefits

• Full‑time or part‑time options may be considered
• Attractive salary and conditions (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Professional development support and ongoing training
• Supportive, values-driven work culture
• Opportunities to grow clinically within the Agestrong network
• Exposure to varied caseloads and challenge of working in a residential aged care environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV, a cover letter (including why you are drawn to aged care and your relevant experience), and details of two referees to office@agestrong.com.au

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Visa sponsorship

Work Location: In person