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Physiotherapist Reliever, Older Persons, Subacute and Rehabilitation Services - Cairns


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Join the collaborative and forward-thinking Older Persons Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Services at CHHHS and play a key role in improving health outcomes across regional, rural, and remote communities. As the Physiotherapist Reliever you will deliver physiotherapy services proportionate with the applicant’s ability and skills, to consumers of OPSAR services, their partners, carers and families, as part of the interprofessional team.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH680820
Closing date 05-May-2026
Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Elliott Treacy
Contact details 07 4226 3833
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About Us:

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services. Older Persons, Subacute and Rehabilitation Services provide a range of inpatient and community services focussing on interprofessional care, integration of services, preservation and restoration of health and vitality in managing complex health conditions, system navigation and care planning.

About You:

In this position you will:

  • Commensurate with level of experience apply independent professional judgement to clinical decision making using evidence based practice and initiate contact with senior staff for guidance in managing complex cases when required.
  • Provide and maintain safe, ethical, equitable effective and efficient physiotherapy services through day to day planning, service prioritisation, demand management, administration and resource management.
  • Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through self directed learning, active learning within the team, appropriate engagement in professional supervision which meets registration requirements and by engaging in professional development activities and regular performance and development plans.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement activities including the development, adaptation, implementation and evaluation of clinical practices, procedures and protocols including effective risk management to enhance the delivery of safe and efficient clinical services.

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

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

What we offer:

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest. 

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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

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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