Whether you’re passionate about starting a new career, want to make a difference in your local community, or seeking work/life balance, you can make that difference as a Physiotherapist with us.
Physiotherapy Jobs and careers at Plena Healthcare
Explore rewarding Physiotherapy jobs across Australia with Plena Healthcare. We offer flexible community Physiotherapy roles, aged care opportunities, and graduate pathways designed to support both new and experienced Physiotherapy.
Why Choose Plena Healthcare for a Physiotherapy career in Australia?
Benefits of joining our Physiotherapist team
At Plena Healthcare, we genuinely prioritise work–life balance and flexibility. With no set start or finish times or structured clinic hours, you’re autonomous in your delivery. You choose the hours you want to work (full time/part time), set your schedule, and manage your day in a way that works for you.
You’ll thrive in a positive, supportive environment led by clinicians who understand your role. Our leadership team are practicing Physiotherapists who provide ongoing clinical and professional support.
We are committed to setting you up for success by covering:
- Travel costs
- Professional development and equipment costs
- Extensive administration support
So you can focus on what you do best, delivering high-quality clinical care. Voluntary travel opportunities are available if you’re keen to explore different regions while maintaining permanent employment.
You’ll also receive:
- $500 pro-rata CPD allowance
- Regular internal PD sessions and workshops
- Team catch-ups and collaboration days
- Support for aged care specialisation
- Access to our Plena Perks and benefits program
We believe fulfilling careers are built on strong support systems and we’re passionate about helping you create a meaningful, sustainable career.
Professional Development & Industry Connection
Every Plena Physiotherapist receives access to a paid CPD allowance ($500 pro-rata), alongside frequent internal PD sessions, workshops, and team learning opportunities.
We encourage development aligned with your clinical interests and career goals. Whether you’re interested in:
- Expanding your musculoskeletal assessment and treatment expertise
- Completing specialty courses through the Australian Physiotherapy Association
- Developing advanced skills in aged care physiotherapy and functional mobility
- Furthering your knowledge in pain science and chronic pain management
We support you to achieve your goals.
In addition, you’ll benefit from:
- Ongoing mentoring and structured clinical guidance
- Cross-training days with multidisciplinary team members
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
We’re committed to keeping our clinicians at the forefront of industry standards and best practice.
If you are as excited as we are about having a meaningful impact on others, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Plena Healthcare Physiotherapist, you will work across diverse settings—from private residences and retirement villages to residential aged care facilities—supporting clients to achieve meaningful, person-centred goals.
You’ll provide high-quality mobile physiotherapy services to older adults living with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke rehabilitation needs, progressive neurological conditions, as well as age-related decline, frailty, and musculoskeletal conditions. Your focus will be on improving mobility, strength, balance, pain management, falls prevention, and overall quality of life.
Connection is central to our culture. As one of the largest mobile physiotherapy teams in the country, we prioritise regular connection through team meetings, supervision, and buddy days to ensure you feel supported and engaged.
New graduates are encouraged to apply, with structured support, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive professional development program available.
Your Day-to-Day
- assessing and diagnosing movement, mobility, strength, balance, pain, and functional limitations.
- Delivering evidence-based intervention in-person and via telehealth
- Potential voluntary national travel to support regional clients
- Liaising with our national Physiotherapy team.
- Supporting clients to improve independence, mobility, and participation in daily activities.
- Collaborating with organisational staff, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Providing consultative and educational support to clients, families, and care teams
- Navigating funding streams including private, Home Care Packages/Support at Home and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC)
Start Your Career with Plena Healthcare
At Plena, you won’t be “just another graduate.” You’ll be part of a caring, connected team where your development is a genuine priority.
We provide supervision levels that exceed Physiotherapy Australia recommendations through:
- Structured 1:1 clinical supervision
- Dedicated Team Leader support
- A six-month New Graduate Program
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
Hear from Our 2025 Graduates
“The New Grad Program is a great way to build up your knowledge as a speech pathologist straight out of university. The program has a wide range of topics and has helped me gain confidence in my clinical decisions.”
“The new graduate program was an invaluable experience that helped build my confidence as an early career clinician working in the RACF setting. It was also great to meet colleagues at a similar stage in the profession. I feel well supported, and it was a safe space to learn and reflect.”
Physiotherapy Job Responsibilities in Community & Aged Care Settings
Your Physiotherapy Role
As a Plena Healthcare Physiotherapist, you will work across diverse settings from private residences and retirement villages to residential aged care facilities, supporting clients to achieve meaningful person centred goals.
You’ll provide high quality mobile Physiotherapy services to older adults living with neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, post stroke changes, progressive neurological conditions, and age related decline. Your focus will be on improving mobility, strength, balance, pain management, falls prevention, and overall quality of life.
Connection is central to our culture. As one of the largest mobile Physiotherapy teams in the country, we prioritise regular connection through team meetings, supervision, and buddy days to ensure you feel supported and engaged.
New graduates are encouraged to apply, with structured support, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive professional development program available.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments of mobility, strength, balance, pain, function, and falls risk
- Develop, implement, and review individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Apply best practice in musculoskeletal, neurological, aged care, and functional physiotherapy management
- Foster strong, professional relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Provide ongoing education and support throughout each client’s rehabilitation and functional recovery journey
Physiotherapy Jobs Across Australia
Relocating? Plena’s most likely there
Plena Healthcare offers Physiotherapy jobs in metro and regional areas across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, TAS, and ACT. Our roles include community Physiotherapy and aged care Physiotherapy positions. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, we provide flexible work options, strong clinical support, and opportunities to grow your Physiotherapy career.
Career Development Pathways for Physiotherapists
Ready to take your career to the next level?
For physiotherapy students in their senior years of study, we offer an Allied Health Assistant program designed to provide early exposure to aged care physiotherapy.
As an AHA you’ll:
- Shadow experienced Physiotherapists across a range of aged care settings
- Receive training on clinical documentation systems
- Gain hands-on experience with documentation and therapy preparation tasks
- Potentially assist with supervised communication and swallowing-related clinical activities
- Develop insight into both the clinical and psychosocial aspects of aged care
This pathway supports students in building confidence and capability in physiotherapy practice before graduating.
New Graduates
We’re passionate about supporting early career Physiotherapists.
Each new graduate is assigned a Regional Manager and Team Leader and receives structured onboarding including:
- A dedicated at-home induction day covering HR, documentation systems, and clinical workflows
- One full week of onsite training with a senior Physiotherapist
- Reduced performance expectations in the early months to prioritise competency and confidence
- Ongoing mentoring from your Regional Manager and Team Leader
- Regular cross training days with speech pathology, occupational therapy, and other allied health professionals
- Social team catch-ups to foster collaboration and connection
At Plena Healthcare, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a supported, flexible, and purpose driven career where your clinical expertise in movement, mobility, and functional independence truly enriches lives.
Meet our Speech Pathology Team
We are proudly one of the largest Physiotherapy teams in Australia. United by our shared purpose, dedication to quality clinical care, and a commitment to sharing knowledge.
As a national team of over 70 physiotherapists, with strong local ties in QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, and ACT, we make it a priority to come together often, celebrate our successes, and strengthen our connections with one another.
Follow us on LinkedIn to get to know our bigger team from our other Modalities and see what we’re all about!
Why we love doing what we do
Our physiotherapists are on the move, visiting a variety of homes and living spaces from private residences to retirement villages and residential aged care facilities. We specialise in working with older adults to help them achieve meaningful mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence goals. Whether it’s changes related to neurological conditions, progressive disorders, stroke recovery, chronic disease, pain, or age related decline, we’re here to provide the support they need.
We support people with mobility, transfers, falls prevention, strength and conditioning, balance training, pain management, and functional rehabilitation. This includes exercise prescription, mobility aids and equipment recommendations, manual handling guidance, and caregiver education to improve everyday participation and quality of life.
We’re also experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments and providing practical, evidence based therapy tailored to each individual’s needs whether at home, in the community, or in care settings. Plus, we’re experienced in navigating various funding options like private funding, home care packages, CHSP, CDM, Short Term Restorative Care, and Lifetime Care and Support. Together, we’ll help improve mobility, independence, and overall quality of life.
Plena Perks
Ongoing learning and development at Plena
We offer regular ongoing professional development with our industry leading learning platform, supporting you to meet your CPD obligations. You take the driver’s seat with access to hundreds of courses tailored for you. These sessions are face to face and online.
Work life balance
Flexible schedules to suit you
Our efficient rostering practices schedule dedicated time for paperwork and administration, allowing you to focus on clinical work, and minimising time on the road.
One-on-one Mentoring
Ongoing mentoring and advice
In addition to the one-on-one clinical and professional support all of our team members receive, Plena Healthcare offers a unique ‘One-on-one mentoring program’ with industry leaders, who are there to ensure your wellbeing and personal development thrives.
Fitness Passport
We care about your wellbeing
you and your family can enjoy unlimited entry to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness centres close to home – all under one discounted membership. It’s a fantastic way for us to support each other in staying active, healthy, and connected.
Treasure Chest Fund
We like to spread joy
We like to spread joy. We’ll give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients !
Professional Development Budget
We want to invest in YOU!
We want to invest in YOU. We’ll give you an annual allowance of $500 towards your learning and development.
Shine Days
Opportunities to recharge
Access an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge and bring energy to your role.
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