Join the SAFEST Discharge team at Bundaberg Hospital as an Advanced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist and help drive safe, timely patient discharges across Emergency and inpatient services. Use your advanced clinical skills in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment to improve patient flow and deliver exceptional patient-centred care to the Bundaberg community. Be part of an innovative, supportive team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To provide specialised clinical and consultancy services regarding patient flow for General Medicine inpatients as part of a multidisciplinary service. This includes a consideration of alternate discharge pathways as necessary.
• To provide advanced clinical skills in the area of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy including assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of medical inpatients.
• In collaboration with Medical and Nursing colleagues, at a ward and service level, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical pathways that address complex patient needs across the continuum.
• Providing service wide Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy clinical and professional advice on specialised clinical areas and service delivery models in the area of General Medicine inpatient services.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $145,360 p.a., comprising salary rates $73.13 - $76.30 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (Level) (Permanent Part Time, 64 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2605WB683551

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• H2605WB683551 - RD (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)