Physiotherapy Cadet

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual increments

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave entitlements

Leave loading

Career development

Job summary

Metro North Health offers a temporary part-time Physiotherapy Cadet position to develop clinical skills under supervision within a multidisciplinary team in Queensland Health. The role focuses on hands-on assessment, treatment, patient education, and quality improvement, with opportunities for growth, development, and exposure to varied clinical settings.

Applicants will gain experience delivering safe, high-quality care and contribute to patient outcomes while benefiting from flexible

Responsibilities

• Develop your physiotherapy skills through hands-on clinical assessment and treatment experiences under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists.
• Contribute to patient care by supporting treatment programs and delivering education to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, building strong communication and professional skills.
• Gain exposure to diverse clinical settings while providing high-quality, safe care in line with professional standards.
• Grow your knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, supervision, training and feedback opportunities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives that help enhance services and improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment delivery

Patient education

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional communication

Quality improvement

Job description

Temporary part time opportunity to develop your clinical skills in physiotherapy. With supervision, the Physiotherapy Cadet delivers clinical services within the agreed scope of the role as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, to consumers of Queensland Health.

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:

• Develop your physiotherapy skills through hands-on clinical assessment and treatment experiences under the guidance of experienced physiotherapists.
• Contribute to patient care by supporting treatment programs and delivering education to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, building strong communication and professional skills.
• Gain exposure to diverse clinical settings while providing high-quality, safe care in line with professional standards.
• Grow your knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, supervision, training and feedback opportunities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives that help enhance services and improve patient outcomes.

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.