Physiotherapist

UnitingCare Queensland

. Develop treatment programs to help clients and residents manage movement, pain, balance and manual handling .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeGold Coast • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$42 - A$59 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing treatment programs and care plans for clients in aged care or community settings, while effectively coordinating with healthcare professionals. Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to educate and train others on therapy practices.

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AHPRA RegistrationTreatment Program DevelopmentCare Plan CoordinationCommunication SkillsExperience in Aged Care

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Hard Skills

DiagnosisAssessmentAdaptive Equipment PrescriptionAssistive Technology SelectionClinical TreatmentGoal-Setting ActivitiesReablementDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTime ManagementAutonomy

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary QualificationsCurrent Australian Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Aged CareCommunity SettingClinical TherapyHealthcare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop treatment programs to help clients and residents manage movement, pain, balance and manual handling
Diagnose, assess and develop care plans for individuals and groups
Prescribe and select appropriate adaptive equipment and assistive technology
Provide education and training on therapy to carers, clients and residents
Conduct goal-setting activities, reablement and discharge planning
Liaise with GPs, nurses and occupational therapists to coordinate and monitor care plans
Provide high-quality clinical treatment and therapies to help clients maintain and improve function
Incorporate contemporary theory into day-to-day clinical activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary Qualifications and full, unrestricted AHPRA registration and unlimited work entitlements — Essential
Previous experience within an Aged Care or Community setting
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships
Confidence in managing time effectively, including the ability to work autonomously
Current Australian Driver’s Licence — Essential
Roadworthy and insured vehicle for work use, with Third Party Property minimum — Essential
Confidence to satisfy relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Not for Profit Salary Packaging
Save tax and increase take-home pay through salary packaging everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900 per annum)
Meal entertainment salary packaging (up to $2,650 per annum)
Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts at hundreds of retailers
Health insurance discounts
Annual awards celebration
Wellbeing and employee assistance programs
12 weeks paid parental leave
2 weeks paid partner leave after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
Paid gender affirmation leave
Paid and unpaid cultural leave options
Career development opportunities