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Physiotherapist

Port Macquarie, NSW, AustraliaOn-siteFull-time

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Senior physiotherapist providing evidence-based therapy to children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions, mentoring junior therapists, and working across clinic and community settings in regional NSW.

About this role

Location

Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Physiotherapist

Full time, senior experiencepreferred - all applications will be considered

Join our Dynamic team inPort Macquarie:

As part of our team in Port Macquarie you have the opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team alongside 7 therapists. Our team ofSpeechies, Physios and OTs haveadopta strong teamculture and our self-identified team values include being kind, supportive, trusting and agile in everything that we do.

A typical client caseload at CPA includes working with people living with Cerebral palsy and similar conditions in the majority with >70% being 0-18. As a senior member of theteamyou will be a mentor and support to others in your discipline as well as the broader Therapy team.

The Port Macquarie clinic is exceptionally well-resourced with 4 specialist treatment rooms, pool cars, ceiling hoists, eye-gaze technology, magic carpet, huge selection of toys, full switch kit (environmental access), wheelchair scale etc. Whilst the majority of your clients will be seen in the clinic (about 70%) we also visit some clients in their homes or community settings. We work on a ‘regional outreach’ model, meaning we service large community hubs in clustered blocks. The frequency of our visits varies, but we will service clients across Port Macquarie/Wauchope, Taree, Forster, Kempsey, and Coffs Harbour.

Port Macquarie is a major regional hub, you can get the flavour of a rural environment whilst still having with access to all necessary resources, lower property costs compared to other coastal towns, and almost no traffic/commute challenges.

What makes CPA special?

  • Professional Development:we are aregistered training organisation,providing you witha detailed learning journeyand1:1guidance froma clinical educatorthroughout your career.

  • Teamwork:join anexperienced multidisciplinary team,including SP, OT, PT and EP,working collaboratively to providecareto clients

  • A Rewarding Caseload:workingwith diverse clients and complex disability can be incredibly rewarding, witha direct positive impactonclients'daily experience andindependence.

  • Client Centered: Cerebral Palsy Research Institute and an experienced team support you to provideevidence-basedintervention focused on achieving the client's goals

  • Career Growth:adiverse range of career pathways are possible for you includingresearch, clinical governance,specialisationand management opportunities

  • Flexibility:you will work in both the clinic and community with options for part time, full time, compressed hours or negotiated start/finish times that work for you.

What We Offer?

  • Salary:clinical salaries are graded with an approximate range of $80-140kincl superincludingtax freepackaging;for moreinformation,please discuss with our recruitment team.

  • Investment in YOU:receiveprofessional developmentopportunities valuedup to $20,000in your first year and $10,000eachyear after that.

  • Relocation allowance:ifyou'removing for thisrole,we offer anallowance ofup to$5,000, T&Cs apply

  • Tax Benefits:reduceyour taxable incomefurtherwithanoptional $2,650 throughthemeals andentertainmentbenefit.

  • Discounted Gym Membership:access to Fitness Passport membership for you and your family

  • A Generous Leave Policy: Enjoy up to 3additionaldays of leave,12 weeks of parental leave,2 weeks of partner leave, compassionate leave, and options foradditionalpre-paid leave.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Relevant qualifications inPhysiotherapy

  • Evidence of currentAHPRAregistration.

  • A current driver's licenseand your own vehicle

Our Values:

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance we champion diversity andequitableopportunities for people with disabilities and lived experience, Aboriginal and TorresStraightIslander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are passionate, respectful, ethical,curiousand courageous. Great Minds Think Differently.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply through this job advert oremailcareers@cerebralpalsy.org.au

We are committed tosupportinginclusivityfor anyone with diverse needs and lived experience.Workplaceadjustments canbe discussedtocreate asafeandcomfortableworkplace that supportsyourhealth, abilities,andpersonal needs.

More information aboutworking for CPA:

For the safety of staff and clientswe haveassessedthatthis rolerequiresa medium level of physical functionality, more details can be foundhere.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds andadvocates forthe rightsof clients, we areachild safe organisation and all workersmustadhere to theNDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

Skills

AHPRA RegistrationCerebral Palsy InterventionClinical SupervisionEnvironmental Access SwitchingEvidence-based PracticeEye-gaze TechnologyNDIS Worker Code Of ConductPediatric TherapyPhysiotherapyWheelchair Assessment

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