Impactful Physiotherapist – Rapid Response Falls

Queensland Health; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Rapid Response Falls Service across the Cairns region. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care, deliver physiotherapy for clients with complex needs, and participate in quality improvement within Adult Community Health Service.

The role supports hospital-community transitions, works within a dynamic team, and offers opportunities for clinical leadership and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multidisciplinary case conferences, and departmental and Adult Community Health Service team meetings, and provide relevant client information to hospital and community-based services to maximise the delivery of optimal client care.
• Participate in the identification, development, and implementation of quality and service improvements within Physiotherapy and the Adult Community Health Service by participating in research activities, adopting evidence-based practice, and implementing quality improvement activities that result in improved client services or efficient resource allocation.
• Apply professional judgement and integrate valid and reliable evidence to deliver Physiotherapy within Rapid Response Falls Service utilizing professional level knowledge of continuum of care to provide holistic and client centred care in a highly responsive environment.

Job description

Queensland Health in Cairns is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Rapid Response Falls Service across the Cairns region. You will contribute to multidisciplinary care, deliver physiotherapy for clients with complex needs, and participate in quality improvement within Adult Community Health Service.

The role supports hospital-community transitions, works within a dynamic team, and offers opportunities for clinical leadership and ongoing professional development.