Physiotherapist - Home Care

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of older Australians? If you are motivated by strong values and looking for a position that contributes meaningfully to the community, this is an excellent opportunity to assume a role with significant local impact.

About the role:

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and at the forefront of service quality and innovation. Due to growth, BaptistCare is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join the team support clients in Canberra and surrounding areas. 

This key role delivers evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and intervention to our clients under Aged Care Funding. These services aim to promote independence and restore functional independence to enable clients to remain living at home.  

Permanent daytime schedules apply to this role with no weekend or shift work required.

The benefits of joining BaptistCare: 
Join our experienced multi-disciplinary team and enjoy a supportive workplace, competitive pay, salary packaging and novated leasing, rewards programs, wellbeing support, employee referrals, and retail discounts.

To be successful in the role, you must possess:

• A Degree in Physiotherapy with current AHPRA registration.
• Proven ability to assess physiotherapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients within the community.
• Postgraduate experience working across diverse aged care services, including community-based settings.
• Thorough knowledge of health and well-being frameworks, including reablement and restorative care models.
• Demonstrated capability to operate effectively both as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer literacy, with a willingness to utilise required software to facilitate remote work.
• Commitment to understanding and upholding BaptistCare’s Christian identity, actively promoting organisational values through professional interactions.
• Hold a current first aid certificate or demonstrate a willingness to obtain one.
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage Insurance.

About us:
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Jessica Wheatley on Jessica Wheatley – Assistant Manager Allied Health on 0490 497 700 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which can change without notice.

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.