Senior Physiotherapist

at  Queensland Health

About the role
Fixed term temporary part time and full time opportunities within the Complex Chronic Disease Team (CCDT) is to apply high level physiotherapy skills and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients/clients with various and complex chronic conditions in the local geographical population in order to promote, maintain and improve their health, functional ability and quality of life. The role will be responsible for establishing referral pathways for pulmonary and cardiac patients who are suitable and eligible for virtual pulmonary and cardiac telerehabilitation in Central West to establish and run an efficient and evidence based virtual pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation service.
About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health’s values:

• Apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice using valid and reliable evidence.
• Work cooperatively and effectively within the team and with patients/clients, their families, community groups, other health professionals, supervisors, and students.
• Actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality improvement activities to enhance the delivery of physiotherapy services and multidisciplinary care.
• Display expertise and skill in the pulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation areas, especially in virtual or telerehabilitation programming and development between MNH and CWHHS

Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer’s leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Job ad reference number: COH572520
Close date: Monday, 1st July 2024
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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