Physiotherapist Senior

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Wellbeing supports

Flexible work options

EAP

Mental health programs

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Job summary

West Moreton Health is a key regional public health service delivering high-quality physiotherapy across rehabilitation settings.

The role focuses on advanced clinical practice, supervision of students, and active involvement in quality improvement and research projects to enhance patient outcomes. A supportive team and ongoing professional development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge and skills in physiotherapy services within rehabilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment to influence a clinical or service outcome.
• Ability to independently manage clinical caseloads.
• Ability to monitor and report clinical work practices and outcomes that supports continuous local service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level physiotherapy clinical practice with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision. Exercise professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
• Provide clinical advice to relevant professional/service managers regarding service delivery and development of clinical services
• Provide clinical practice supervision and training to students, assistants, and less experienced physiotherapy practitioners with the support of senior staff.
• Facilitate and contribute to quality improvement and/or clinical research projects of clinical importance

Skills

Physiotherapy knowledge

Team communication

Caseload management

Clinical outcome monitoring

Job description

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-acute care, 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.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Will Include

• Deliver high level physiotherapy clinical practice with infrequent need for direct clinical practice supervision. Exercise professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
• Provide clinical advice to relevant professional/service managers regarding service delivery and development of clinical services
• Provide clinical practice supervision and training to students, assistants, and less experienced physiotherapy practitioners with the support of senior staff.
• Facilitate and contribute to quality improvement and/or clinical research projects of clinical importance

What We're Looking For

• High level of knowledge and skills in physiotherapy services within rehabilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment to influence a clinical or service outcome.
• Ability to independently manage clinical caseloads.
• Ability to monitor and report clinical work practices and outcomes that supports continuous local service improvement initiatives.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.