Physiotherapist

• Part time opportunity based in Orange
• $88k- $105k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible friendly organisation with part time arrangements considered

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: children, young people, and their families; First Nations Australians; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. We use our practice wisdom to mobilise social movements that advocate for anyone in need and create social change.

About your new role

You will support children and adults to participate fully in life and achieve their movement, health, recreation and community participation goals. We provide services in line with individual NDIS plans; your role is responsible for assessment, planning, monitoring and review of your client outcomes.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including Case Managers, Behavioural Support Practitioner, Speech Pathologist, OT’s, Physiotherapist and Senior’s. We deliver services across the Penrith region.

Duties

• Coordinate the delivery of physiotherapy services to asses, diagnose and treat children and young people with development challenges  
•  Conduct home visits and visits to schools
• Refer to and liaise with other medical and allied health professionals as required 
• Act as a subject matter expert in the areas of child development and physiotherapy
• Coach, advise and provide on the job support to team members and carers to improve their skills and knowledge in the areas of developmental milestones, evidence based interventions and practice to improve client outcomes

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A best life is deeply personal. It can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Clinical Supervision regular clinical supervision from a senior Physiotherapists to support you to deliver high quality, evidence based services
• Professional development including monthly Communities of Practice, and a range of other learning opportunities tailored to you
• Diverse range of clients from children to adults, through our range of disability programs funded by the NDIS, state education departments and other government programs
• Salary Benefits - In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 pa pre tax and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program and package vehicles!
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours  + laptop & phone provided to work remotely + 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees
• Recognition and Reward - Length of Service rewards + long service leave after 5 years 
• Wellness -  Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program +  opportunity to purchase additional leave 

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience supporting children and adults with complex needs using an evidence based framework
• Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds
• Work within a client centric approach while maintaining a positive mindset
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and connect to peers using technology
• Current NSW drivers license and willingness/ability to travel to clients

Apply now!

Contact Brooke on 0401675574 for a friendly chat today!

  

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.