Residential Aged Care - Physiotherapist - Launceston

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Plena Healthcare is seeking a Physiotherapist to support Residential Aged Care in Launceston. The role is casual to cover extended leave, with potential for ongoing casual work, within a national, multidisciplinary team under Australian Unity. You will deliver personalised, evidence‑based therapy programs including mobility, care plan reviews, one‑to‑one interventions and group active ageing activities. Key requirements are strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusted relationships with residents, families and facility staff, and representing Plena professionally in the community. You need General AHPRA registration, Police Check, a driver’s licence with vehicle access, willingness to work in a mobile capacity, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and full Australian working rights; sponsorship is available. Apply to [email protected].

Plena Healthcare is a national allied health provider delivering services across Residential and Community Aged Care, with over 20 years’ experience. Our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, and Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) is passionate about improving client outcomes.

We are proud to be part of Australian Unity, supporting innovation, career growth, and a collaborative work environment.

This Physiotherapist role focuses on Residential Aged Care, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalised, evidence-based therapy programs, including mobility and functional programs, care plan reviews, one-to-one interventions, and group-based active ageing services.

Plena is excited to be continuing to grow in the community aged care space and is glad to offer a diverse role that allows clinicians to work across RAC and Community settings.

Plena welcomes interest from early career clinicians through to experienced allied health professionals seeking a rewarding and meaningful work life.

This is a casual role (to cover extended leave) with ongoing casual work available after leave cover period.

Plena Perks:

• Being part of an exceptionally skilled allied health team offering mentorship opportunities and structured support
• Competitive salary
• Work–life balance and flexible arrangements
• Professional development and mentoring
• Social connection initiatives
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Recognition programs
• $1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

About you:

You are a team player with strong interpersonal skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to build trusted relationships with residents, families, facility staff and colleagues. You understand you are a key representative of Plena Healthcare in residential aged care and the wider community.

To be considered, you will hold:

• General AHPRA registration
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to work in a mobile capacity within a dedicated region
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• Full Australian working rights

Plena is open to providing sponsorship support to help the right candidate join the team.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] or if you are ready to join the team, APPLY NOW!

 We look forward to meeting you!

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”