Physiotherapist

Location: Brisbane North (Gordon Park) & Brisbane South (Upper Mount Gravatt)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Founded in 1983, Alzheimer’s Queensland (AQ) is a leading provider of aged care and community support services across Queensland and New South Wales. We are a not for profit organisation employing more than 500 dedicated professionals who deliver personalised residential aged care, community care, allied health, dementia education, and support services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to join our dedicated allied health team, delivering client-centred care to older adults in both clinic and community settings.

This full time position is based three days per week at our Brisbane North clinic in Gordon Park and two days per week at our Brisbane South clinic in Upper Mount Gravatt. The role is primarily clinic based, with a small home visit caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate group physiotherapy sessions tailored to older adults and clients living with dementia
• Deliver targeted treatment interventions including the use of ultrasound (US) and TENS
• Provide dry needling or western acupuncture as part of treatment plans where appropriate
• Educate staff and carers in safe manual handling techniques and participate in risk assessments
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement personalised care plans
• Conduct individual sessions in the clinic and occasional home visits as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to program development

About You:

• Bachelor degree or higher in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience delivering group therapy programs in aged care or community settings
• Proficient in the use of US/TENS, dry needling, and manual therapy techniques
• Experience providing manual handling education or training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally between sites

Why Join Alzheimer’s Queensland?

• Work with a values driven organisation making a meaningful impact in aged care
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to NFP salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay
• Professional development opportunities and clinical supervision