Exercise Physiologist

Location
Myrtle Bank SA 5064
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Be the difference. Enjoy great rewards and benefits.
Deliver evidence-based health, wellness and reablement therapy to our community based clients
Permanent Full Time position available - 76 hours per fortnight

If you are an innovative and passionate allied health clinician, wanting to work for an organisation focused on client physical, social and mental health and well-being then this job is for you!



About this role


The successful applicant will work under our tested multidisciplinary model of care, that has significant, proven benefits for getting our clients onto their best health pathway. Our model uses a comprehensive assessment battery and case conferencing process to inform targeted prescriptions, with the client journey culminating in ongoing exercise and service participation.


Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

applying quality diagnostics and treatment skills, to the needs and wants of our clients
contributing positively to multi-disciplinary care planning for our clients
demonstrated experience in person-centred practice, service continuous improvement, evidence based treatment and service delivery
engaging in case conferencing and problem-solving of complex care needs
proactively delivering evidence-based reablement pathways that ensure client physical, social and mental health benefits
demonstrated willingness to mentor students and to increase your personal skill set

For further details regarding the scope of the role, please refer to the website or the attached position description.


About you


We are looking for people who will be the difference in the lives of our residents and clients.


The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience;

Must be an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with an appropriate tertiary level qualification and current registration with Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Have experience delivering health literacy to clients
Posses well-developed technical skills to design, implement and evaluate safe and effective exercise interventions for older people
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the effects of exercise interventions in managing chronic and complex clinical presentations
Ability to teach, coach and motivate clients, using models of behaviour change, scientific evidence and clinical reasoning
Have strong organisational and time management skills as well as being able to demonstrate initiative to work autonomously with minimal supervision
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Ability to maintain concise documentation
Proficient computer skills including the ability to use the Google Suite and various in-house databases
Commitment to professional self-development in the field of clinical exercise

About us


Southern Cross Care is one of Australia’s leading charitable aged care, health and retirement living service providers. We value the diversity in our team, live and breathe our values of Service, Courage and Compassion and offer salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.


When you work for us, we value you as an individual, care for your wellbeing and develop your skills to help you build your career. We reward creativity and provide the stability and flexibility you need. When you work for us, you work better for life.


Apply online: www.southerncrosscare.com.au/careers

Enquiries: sally.uren@southerncrosscare.com.au Read more