Physiotherapist

Why This Role Matters
The Physiotherapist ensures residents in the aged care facility receive person-centred care that supports their dignity, mobility, and overall wellbeing. At Pines Living, this role provides clinical leadership, care planning, and rehabilitation programs, enhancing quality of life and positive outcomes for residents.

Job Description
The Physiotherapist will deliver clinical expertise, lead physiotherapy services, assess residents’ needs, develop individualized care plans, and guide the multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on falls prevention, mobility management, and resident safety through evidence-based interventions and sensor technology.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Physiotherapist
• Company: Pines Living
• Location: Farrer, Canberra ACT, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified
• Work Environment: Residential Aged Care Facility
• Eligibility: Current AHPRA registration

Responsibilities
• Provide clinical leadership and physiotherapy services across the facility
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care and mobility plans
• Monitor residents’ mobility, pain management, and reablement goals
• Lead falls prevention strategies and manual handling practices
• Oversee safe use and monitoring of mobility aids and equipment
• Ensure equipment maintenance, review, and safe storage
• Implement and monitor sensor technology for falls prevention and resident safety
• Review sensor data trends to inform risk assessments and care planning
• Support AN-ACC documentation and evidence-based care planning
• Guide and educate clinical and care staff on best practice physiotherapy interventions
• Contribute to pre-admission assessments and clinical input during admissions

Required Qualification
• Current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA

Experience and Skills
• Leadership and strong communication skills
• Knowledge of AN-ACC requirements and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Extensive experience delivering and supervising clinical care in Residential Aged Care
• Experience with falls prevention strategies and sensor-based monitoring
• Customer service focus with ability to engage positively with residents and families

Important Remarks
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
• Residential aged care environment
• Leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration emphasized

Salary Insights
• Not specified

Company Overview
Pines Living is a standalone Residential Aged Care facility in Canberra, committed to person-centred care, diversity, safety, and professional development. The organization emphasizes clinical excellence, resident wellbeing, and supportive work culture.

FAQs

1. What employment types are available?
   • Full-time, Monday to Friday.

2. What qualification is required?
   • Current AHPRA registration.

3. Is leadership experience required?
   • Yes, experience in clinical leadership and aged care is essential.

4. Where is the facility located?
   • Farrer, Canberra ACT, Australia.

Application Tips
• Highlight AHPRA registration
• Emphasize leadership and aged care physiotherapy experience
• Showcase skills in falls prevention, mobility management, and sensor monitoring
• Keep CV professional and structured