About this role
Podiatrist
As part of our growing Multidisciplinary Care team, you will work and collaborate with other Podiatrists, alongside Occupational Therapists, Nurses and Therapy Assistants.
We offer a wide range of Podiatry Services in our person centred approach to best care, that has demonstrated positive impacts on our clients. Bring your expertise to this dynamic and rewarding role. Recognise each client’s uniqueness to create individual goals and implement treatment plans accordingly.
We are open to hearing from Podiatrists seeking full time or part time work (3 days per week), across the South West Country region (Bunbury & Busselton). Working days are between Monday to Friday and from 8am - 4.06pm.
What we're looking for
- Relevant qualification in allied health profession with demonstrated experience in field of expertise.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use appropriate treatment and assessment methods.
- Well developed communication (verbal, written and listening) and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, carers, families and direct care employees.
- Demonstrated ability to provide education, support and coaching to direct care employees, clients and their carers.
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously together with a team focus to participate and contribute to business unit and organisational objectives.
- Problem solving, negotiation and influencing skills to determine and implement appropriate care plans.
- Demonstrated computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and calendar management software to prepare correspondence and effective documentation.
- A demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach to co-ordinate and schedule resources whilst responding to client needs.
- A demonstrated understanding of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Previous experience in a community or residential environment within the aged care industry.
- Current Senior First Aid Certificate is desirable
What's on Offer
- $51.45 p/h + super + salary packaging options.
- Pool Car available for use for work purposes.
- Leave Loading payments of up to 17.5%.
- Professional Development supported & study leave supported.
- Internal referral rewards - refer a friend or family member receive a $250 e-voucher.
- Salary packaged vehicle options.
- Opportunity to purchase extra leave .
- Comprehensive orientation programme.
- Devices and consumables provided to assist you in delivering care (including laptop and smart phone)
- Travel KM’s.
- Subsidised gym membership - $15 per week to access hundreds of different fitness venues.
- Health insurance programmes - 12% discount with HBF.
- Social club discounts - cheaper tickets to theatre shows, Zoo, Aqwa, Scitech, Adventure World and more *providers subject to change.
- Mental health support - up to 3 free sessions with a degree-qualified psychologist per year.
How to apply
To submit your application, click ‘Apply’.
At Silverchain, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
Kindly note that we do not accept applications via email. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
Why choose Silverchain
Everyone at Silverchain, from our care teams to leadership, plays a vital role in delivering Best Care. It’s a team effort. Best Care is care that is safe, personal, connected and effective.
We are proudly one of the few Australian home care providers accredited in both national health and aged care standards. This means the quality of care we provide is expected to meet the same standards as a hospital or residential aged care facility.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we re-invest our funds into research and developing innovative models of care to set the industry benchmark for the provision of the best care in the home.
We'll also provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals
Other facts
About Silverchain
Silverchain Group is Australia’s leading in-home care specialist, providing health and aged care services to more than 140,000 clients a year. Silverchain has been trusted by Australians to deliver care that is differentiated by quality and safety for 130 years.
Silverchain aims to revolutionise the way health and aged care is provided and to transform the way it is received. Guided by our world-class research, supported with the latest technology and delivered with the human touch of someone who cares, we are the national leaders of complete care in the home and supporting our clients’ health and wellbeing.
Silverchain provides community care services across Australia in partnership with our clients, as well as governments, primary health networks, local health districts, retirement communities, private companies, and hospitals and health services.
Our services comprise complex and acute nursing; hospital in the home; specialist community palliative care; independence services and support at home, allied health services; digital enabled care and remote monitoring; and chronic and complex disease management. We employ more than 5,900 people, including nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts, and a dedicated research and innovation division.
Our ambition is to create a better home care system for all Australians
What you'll do
- The Podiatrist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to create individual goals and implement treatment plans for clients. They will recognize each client's uniqueness and provide appropriate care.
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