Physiotherapist Assistant Ripley

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a dedicated operational support role to assist Physiotherapy staff at Ipswich Hospital and RSIS. The role emphasizes practical support for patient care and efficient administration within a busy health service.

This permanent full-time position requires the ability to prioritise workloads, communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, and work independently within the scope of the role.

Qualifications

• Assist allied health professionals in management of patients and undertake operational and administrative tasks relevant to the position.
• Prioritise work commitments with effective planning and organisation of workload.
• Demonstrated communication skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently under direction and within the defined role, including taking responsibility for workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient operational support services to Physiotherapy staff at Ipswich Hospital and RSIS.
• Assist in patient care activities as directed by allied health professionals.
• Prioritise and coordinate tasks to ensure timely service delivery and patient flow.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Assist allied health professionals

Time management

Communication in multidisciplinaryteam

Independent workload management

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective operational support services to Physiotherapy staff at Ipswich Hospital and RSIS by providing practical support and assistance for patient care.

Permanent Full Time Opportunity!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Ability to assist allied health professionals in management of patients and undertake operational and administrative tasks relevant to the position.
• Ability to prioritise work commitments including the effective and efficient planning and organisation of workload.
• Demonstrated communication skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently under direction and within the limitations of a defined role including the ability to assume responsibility for the assigned workload.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.