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Physiotherapy Assistant - Cairns
Cairns
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Assist the Physiotherapy team to deliver high-quality, patient-focused therapeutic interventions under a delegated model of care across inpatient wards. Support the delivery of safe and effective physiotherapy services by assisting with clinical and non-clinical activities that contribute to patient care and service efficiency. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to positive patient outcomes. This position reports operationally and professionally to the Director of Physiotherapy.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH695582 |
| Closing date | 09-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Kerryn Dignam |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6144 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Physiotherapy Service at Cairns Hospital is a large regional physiotherapy service consisting of approximately 76 full-time physiotherapy positions and 9 Allied Health Assistant positions.
The Physiotherapy Service provides a friendly, supportive environment and is responsible for providing high quality services across the continuum of care to client/patient groups both within the CHHHS and for patients from the Cape York and the Torres Strait catchment areas who receive care at Cairns Hospital.
The Physiotherapy Service is committed to providing contemporary, evidence-based practice and provides opportunities to participate in research or project management as they arise. We are a growing and innovative department with a strong research agenda with multiple team members completing PHDs, Research and Masters programs and are supportive of team members who participate in project positions. The Service values a well-trained workforce and supports staff in participating in a range of professional support and development opportunities.
The Physiotherapy Service is well placed to support the CHHHS's aim to progress to a University Teaching Hospital by embracing research, training and alternative and innovative models of care including advanced and extended scope of clinical practice.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Engage in and monitor self-development to ensure ongoing education to meet competency and mandatory training requirements.
- Demonstrate empathy, manage conflict appropriately, communicate effectively and balance the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times.
- Demonstrate self-insight and awareness of the effect of own actions on others, to promote positive and supportive work environments, relationships and teamwork within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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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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Further information
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