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Physiotherapist - Senior (MSK Outpatients, OPSC & N/OPSC) - Cairns
Cairns Hospital
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Elevate your impact beyond direct patient care in a senior physiotherapy role that combines advanced clinical practice, leadership and education. Deliver high-level musculoskeletal physiotherapy services across Physiotherapy Outpatient Services and specialist screening clinics, provide clinical practice supervision, and promote best practice across the service. Your expertise will be valued as a recognised reference point for health professionals, managers and health care consumers throughout the Cairns and Hinterland region.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH694656 |
| Closing date | 28-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Harriet Fergusson |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6347 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
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 your opportunity:
In this position you will…
- Undertake clinical governance activities to improve clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the service, engaging cross-discipline referencing where relevant. Provide clinical practice supervision to staff, assistants and support staff, to ensure the maintenance of these clinical standards.
- Provide clinical education, guidance and support to physiotherapy students, less experienced physiotherapists, allied health assistants, work experience students and other relevant staff.
- Proactively contribute to patient outcomes on a daily basis, with duties including attendance at inter-professional team meetings as appropriate, liaising with team members and organising community services.
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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