Advanced Physiotherapist

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to deliver advanced musculoskeletal care across Bribie Island, Caboolture Minor Injury and Illness Clinics, and Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department. The role emphasizes leadership, service development and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide first-contact specialised physiotherapy, develop and evaluate training, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Provide first-contact specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapy services.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary teams in clinics and ED.
• Develop training, succession planning, and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised musculoskeletal physiotherapy at Bribie Island and Caboolture clinics and Caboolture Hospital ED.
• Collaborate with minor injuries, illness clinics and ED teams to maximise patient outcomes.
• Identify and coordinate expert training and guidance for staff.
• Implement quality, research and service improvement activities including data collection.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Advanced practice

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

About the roleThis is a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership, service development and multidisciplinary collaboration while helping shape innovative models of care across some of Queensland's most progressive healthcare settings.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Provide first contact specialised musculoskeletal Physiotherapy services including advanced scope of practice activities to independently assess and manage complex patient presentations at the Bribie Island and Caboolture Minor Injuries and Illness Clinics and Caboolture Hospital Emergency DepartmentProvide specialised clinical advice and work collaboratively as part of the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic and Emergency Department multi-professional teams to develop practices, policies and protocols to maximise patient outcomes and the delivery of serviceIdentify, develop, provide, evaluate and co-ordinate expert training and guidance, succession planning and development opportunities for less experienced and advanced level physiotherapists, medical staff, nursing staff, and members of the multidisciplinary team in the areas of musculoskeletal and emergency Physiotherapy.Implement, clinically manage and evaluate quality, professional competence, research and service improvement activities including clinical data collection and monitoring of the service.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional 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 leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.