Physiotherapist - Advanced

Queensland Health; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary rates

Annual incremental increases

Superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks an experienced physiotherapist to lead advanced musculoskeletal care across emergency departments and satellite hospitals in the Caboolture region. The role focuses on expert assessment, timely patient-centred treatment, and driving clinical excellence within a dynamic team.

Temporary part-time opportunity with opportunities for professional development and service innovation, located at Bribie Island Satellite Hospital, Caboolture Satellite Hospital, and Caboolture

Qualifications

• Advanced scope musculoskeletal physiotherapy experience required.
• Ability to assess and manage complex presentations in emergency/urgent care.
• Contribute to research and service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced scope musculoskeletal physiotherapy services as primary contact, independently assessing and managing complex presentations across emergency and urgent care settings.
• Apply expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to shape models of care and protocols.
• Lead growth of advanced scope physiotherapy services and mentor colleagues.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Tools

Clinical guidelines

Job description

This advanced Physiotherapy role offers an exciting opportunity to provide a primary point of contact for patients presenting to the Minor Injury and Illness Clinics at Bribie Island Satellite Hospital and Caboolture Satellite Hospital, as well as the Emergency Department at Caboolture Hospital.

About the role

Temporary part time opportunity to lead advanced physiotherapy care across emergency and urgent care settings, using your expert assessment and management skills to deliver timely, patient-centred treatment while driving clinical excellence and service innovation.

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:

• Provide advanced scope musculoskeletal physiotherapy services as a primary point of contact, independently assessing and managing complex presentations across emergency and urgent care settings.
• Apply expert clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to deliver innovative solutions and optimise outcomes for patients with diverse and complex needs.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to shape clinical practices, protocols and models of care that enhance patient experiences and service delivery.
• Influence and lead the growth of advanced scope physiotherapy services, driving clinical excellence and meaningful service improvement.
• Mentor, educate and support physiotherapists and multidisciplinary colleagues, helping to build capability and develop future clinical leaders.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and innovation initiatives that advance physiotherapy practice and improve patient care across the continuum.

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

Metro 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/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED