About us:

Physiotherapy involves a holistic approach to the prevention, assessment and therapeutic management disorders of movement or optimisation of function to enhance the health and welfare of the community. Central Queensland (CQ) Health offers a comprehensive physiotherapy service across the lifespan to support patients through their acute hospital admission, recovery following discharge or when accessing other specialist outpatient services. Our physiotherapists work in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.

About the role:

• Provide clinical leadership and deliver specialist level acute physiotherapy care inclusive of Intensive Care, Coronary Care, General Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Cancer Care and Acute Paediatric services.
• Contribute to the advancement of quality physiotherapy services and optimal patient care through provision of clinical services, clinical leadership for service development, quality improvement, clinical education and research activities.
• The Physiotherapist Advanced – Clinical Lead (Acute) reports operationally and professionally to the Director Physiotherapy.

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Possession of a recognised degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated advanced level of knowledge and skills in acute care physiotherapy, with ability to work across the adult and paediatric spectrum.
• High-level interpersonal skills, evidenced through an ability to negotiate, manage conflict, consult effectively with key stakeholders and provide clinical advice to professional and operational supervisors regarding service delivery and service improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, and to initiate, plan and evaluate services.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $13,966 p.m. is comprised of:

• A salary between $5,395.60 - $5,630.00 p.f.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4B548722

Applications close: Wednesday, 13 March 2024