Physiotherapist - Community Based

Description:

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning, and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

This role requires a unique individual who wakes every day to put passion to purpose! Partnering with people in their homes, this role provides clinical assessment to identify meaningful goals that are person centered and develops home based therapy programs to build and maintain independence. With a diverse and varied caseload including geriatric, neurological and cardio-respiratory fields, the role includes continued research, learning and applying best practice to achieve quality care and outcomes including goal-oriented short term restorative care. The role includes providing coaching, training and guidance to our support care team and has plenty of autonomy! You will be based at Rockingham covering the Rockingham and Mandurah Region with company vehicle available for your use.

About you

You’ll thrive in this dynamic and value lead role with plenty of opportunity to grow professionally, whilst also coaching and supporting others. You’ll thrive researching the best way to approach complex conditions, be curious about people’s lives…and to be honest… you’ll love a good chat to really understand what matters to people, after all curiosity and empathy are what makes you tick!

Perth has some of the best weather in the world and being out in the community means you’ll get to enjoy it rather than being in a clinic all day. Along with wanting a great team of peers that you can draw on for support in those challenging moments, collaborative with and who share your pride in your work, your key experience will include:

• Relevant qualifications and registration (AHPRA)
• Prior experience applying your skills as a physiotherapist, ideally in a community-based setting
• Experience in assessment and developing home-based program with the ability to make sound clinical decisions and operate independently
• Fantastic communication skills with a wide range of people, with a love of coaching others
• Curiosity, initiative, problem solving and sharing knowledge with your team
• Knowledge of the Aged Care Act (1997) is highly valued
• Current Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

About the benefits
You will join an incredible team with a wide range of clinical knowledge who genuinely cares about you and our clients, we live and breathe our values in all we do and want to see you thrive. You’ll have learning & development opportunities to grow your practice and join an inclusive and welcoming Western Australian Not For Profit community based organisation. In addition, you’ll have access to:

• A range of benefits including Salary Packaging options up to $ 18,000
• Childcare discounts for your little ones if you have them
• Options to purchase additional leave for the all-important work/life balance
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program with discounted health insurance & free flu vaccinations

To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 25th May 2025 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.

Mercy Care values individuality. If you experience neurodiversity or live with a disability and would like support or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process reach out to us at hr@mercycare.com.au we would love to hear from you. Please note all other applications must be received via the online portal to be considered.

At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and those experiencing vulnerability. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.

MercyCare