Physiotherapist

Selection Criteria

1. Previous experience or demonstrate interest in Paediatric Physiotherapy, in particular students with physical disabilities.
2. Demonstrate skills in assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence based intervention to optimise mobility in students with disabilities.
3. Demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with students, families, teaching staff, Allied Health and medical professionals.
4. Demonstrate commitment professional development and involvement in quality improvement projects.
5. Demonstrate self-reflection skills and well-developed self-care strategies.

Role

Physiotherapy intervention at Lake Colac School addresses the child's functional needs in accessing all areas of the school curriculum.

Physiotherapy interventions enable our students to travel throughout the school environment; participate in classroom activities; maintain and change positions in the classroom; as well as manage stairs, bathrooms, buses and the playground.

The school's physiotherapist will support teachers to provide an inclusive physical education, bike education, fitness, hydrotherapy, gross motor and play programs.

The physiotherapist will advise classroom staff regarding inclusion of students to maximise their participation in classroom activities, adapt activities to suit students' needs and development levels. This includes, but is not limited to, providing direct service and consultancy to school staff in developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies that optimise student function.

A significant part of the role as school-based therapi…