Physiotherapy Assistant - Cairns

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Generous superannuation

Job summary

Queensland Government's Cairns Hospital Physiotherapy Service is a large regional team with around 76 physiotherapy positions. This role engages in ongoing education, supports evidence-based practice, and works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality care across the continuum.

You will be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented department that values research, training and innovative care models; the service supports professional development and a healthy work/life balance in Far North

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate empathy and manage conflict appropriately within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and stakeholders and respect diverse needs.
• Engage in ongoing self-development to meet competency and mandatory training requirements.

Job description

About us:The Physiotherapy Service at Cairns Hospital is a large regional physiotherapy service consisting of approximately 76 full-time physiotherapy positions and 9 Allied Health Assistant positions.The Physiotherapy Service provides a friendly, supportive environment and is responsible for providing high quality services across the continuum of care to client/patient groups both within the CHHHS and for patients from the Cape York and the Torres Strait catchment areas who receive care at Cairns Hospital.The Physiotherapy Service is committed to providing contemporary, evidence-based practice and provides opportunities to participate in research or project management as they arise. We are a growing and innovative department with a strong research agenda with multiple team members completing PHDs, Research and Masters programs and are supportive of team members who participate in project positions. The Service values a well-trained workforce and supports staff in participating in a range of professional support and development opportunities.The Physiotherapy Service is well placed to support the CHHHS's aim to progress to a University Teaching Hospital by embracing research, training and alternative and innovative models of care including advanced and extended scope of clinical practice.We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.About your role:Engage in and monitor self-development to ensure ongoing education to meet competency and mandatory training requirements.Demonstrate empathy, manage conflict appropriately, communicate effectively and balance the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times.Demonstrate self-insight and awareness of the effect of own actions on others, to promote positive and supportive work environments, relationships and teamwork within the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Using AI for your application? Read our Using AI in Recruitment guide for applicants.Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.What we offer:Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.