Physiotherapist

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Health in Queensland invites applications for a rotational Physiotherapist within the Allied Health team. The role provides experience across acute, subacute, outpatient, emergency and generalist rotations, contributing to a multidisciplinary care plan.

We offer a values-based workplace, competitive remuneration with superannuation and leave loading, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Competent physiotherapy knowledge and skills per standards.
• Maintain patient records and documentation per procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical practice development.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data systems.
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities.
• Engage in professional development and supervision activities.

Job description

Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

We're excited to welcome a Physiotherapist to our Allied Health team.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision‑making and actions.

This is a rotational Physiotherapy role across multiple clinical rotations including (but not limited to) acute, subacute, outpatient, emergency and generalist rotations.

Deliver Physiotherapy clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health, in accordance with the goals, policies and requirements of the Sunshine Coast Hospital Health (SCH).

Key Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate competent knowledge, expertise and skill in the provision of physiotherapy services commensurate with level of experience in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, existing evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols. For complex or novel cases, you will seek direction from clinical seniors as appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and patient records in line with Departmental, Unit and Health Service procedures, and contribute to the maintenance of accurate and timely information systems (statistics collection, quality data). Ensure that time spent across clinical and non‑clinical work is in keeping with assigned requirements.
• Participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve patient/client care, including the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the work environment.
• Commit to ongoing professional, service and individual development through participation in activities including professional development activities, professional supervision, supervision of students or clinical assistants, research activities.

Remuneration value up to $132 567 p.a., comprising salary between $80 015 - $116 189 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Fixed Term Temporary position available for 12 months). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work‑life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.

We can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

• A wellness program;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.