The Cairns and Hinterland Physiotherapy service provides a supportive and professional environment. Department staff are responsible for providing high quality services to patients and clients across the across Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS). A well-trained workforce is valued with opportunities for participation in a range of professional support and development activities. Staff are committed to providing contemporary, evidence-based practice, and research or project management opportunities may arise. Make every day different by joining our Allied Health Services team. We have a current vacancy as Physiotherapist – Senior.

Job details

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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

About us:

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

About you:

In your new role you will…

• Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge, expertise and skills in inpatient and outpatient as well as outreach rural generalist Physiotherapy which has been obtained through significant professional development activities, post-graduate education or formal qualification(s).
• Demonstrated leadership, knowledge and abilities to manage a small team and organise work unit structure.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively at a high-level providing support and leadership within a multidisciplinary team and with a diverse range of clients.

About your opportunity:

In this position you will deliver high level, evidence based, patient focused and rural generalist Physiotherapy clinical services as a part of the Tablelands and Mossman Allied Health team, to ensure optimal assessment and clinical interventions while working to full scope of practice.

About your role:

• Independently deliver high level physiotherapy clinical services to inpatients, outpatients, community and outreach clients (including assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions) as part of a multidisciplinary team, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Provide leadership in quality improvements for physiotherapy and allied health services at the Mareeba Hospital and within the Tablelands Allied Health team. This includes identifying systems, leading change and monitoring outcomes that enhance the delivery of physiotherapy and allied health services, including Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab and use of Telehealth as well as conduct outreach services within the CHHHS.
• Proactively contribute to patient outcomes on a daily basis, with duties including attendance at interprofessional team meetings as appropriate, liaising with team members and organising community services, including NDIS.

Mandatory inclusion:

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 251KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CAH561160 Role Description (PDF, 427KB)
  Role Description