• Access generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Be part of a not-for-profit organisation where your work truly makes a difference
• Permanent position – Full time or Part Time

About us:

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential, home care, and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

About the role

Join our team in an exciting role as an Allied Health Professional - Physiotherapist, where you will make a difference to older people in our care.  Our physiotherapists utilise their clinical assessment and treatment skills to help them achieve their potential and optimise quality of life through person-centred model of care.

As part of our dynamic Allied Health team, you will help shape the direction of Allied Health services within our organisation. Collaborate closely with our supportive team, including the Allied Health Team Leader, other allied health professionals, medical officers and Clinical team members. 

Professionally you will be supported by Allied Health Team Leader and Allied Health Manager, ongoing professional growth will be supported via bimonthly meeting for opportunities to explore new programs and implement new practices.   You will work alongside other health team members to understand resident’s care needs, plan interventions, and review outcomes, supporting residents to achieve their goals. Embrace a growth mindset and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

What You’ll Do:

• Assessing, implementing and reviewing evidence-based physiotherapy intervention to optimise resident’s function
• Liaising with GPs and other stakeholders
• Ensuring that electronic records are compliant with professional and Aged Care Quality Standards
• Support clinical and care team in safe manual handling practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive resident care and improved outcomes
• Delegate appropriate tasks to therapy or lifestyle assistants and monitor that these are performed safely and effectively

• Provide equipment prescription process to ensure appropriate, safe, and effective solutions for residents

• Contribute and deliver Falls Prevention and relevant Health Promotional Activities to promote Healthy and Positive Aging

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy and current AHPRA registration with demonstrated experience in area of expertise
• Ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, residents and their families
• Well-developed communication (written and face-to-face) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers families and direct care employees
• Knowledge of the aged care quality standards (desirable)

Special Requirements

• Recommended to have current vaccinations in line with government health directives (e.g. COVID-19, influenza)
• Australian Drivers Licence

Why Join LHG?

• Be part of an organisation with a strong values base and mission to serve.
• Contribute to an important behind-the-scenes function that enables great care.
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for development and impact.

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click ‘Apply Now’

Applications close:  Thursday 9th October at 5pm

Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date so apply today!