Why work for Northcott?

• We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team in North Parramatta and the wider therapy team across NSW/ACT.
• A family friendly workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively.
• Ability to negotiate working from home when appropriate to your caseload.
• Formalised supervision, peer to peer support and attendance at regular therapy forums, as well as structured internal training and support.
• 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave including some funding towards approved courses, seminars, etc.
• 5 weeks paid annual leave and paid parental leave.
• Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
• Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.

In this role you will:

• Provide a high-quality Physiotherapy assessment and intervention service that is evidence based and solutions focused.
• Manage a mixed caseload with complex and varied needs.   
• Be able to work with clients of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
• Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
• Demonstrate and embody Northcott values; ‘innovative, respectful and brave’.
• Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Physiotherapy profession.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Demonstrate excellent computer skills.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain one.
• Current NDIS Screening Check. 
• Evidence of compliance with any Public Health Orders applicable at the time – including evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination or medical contraindication certificate if applicable to you.
• Hold a current NSW Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Emma Campbell, Therapy Service Manager on  0478 585 678 or emma.campbell@northcott.com.au.