Physiotherapy Cadet

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with annual incre m

Job summary

Queensland Government – Metro North Health is seeking a Physiotherapy Cadet for a temporary part-time role. You will develop clinical skills under supervision, deliver services within scope, and contribute to patient care in a multi-disciplinary team.

You will engage in supervision, professional development, and quality improvement activities, with flexible work arrangements and a supportive learning environment that puts patient care first.

Qualifications

• Develop physiotherapy skills under supervision with hands-on clinical assessment and treatment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team while maintaining professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, supervision, training and feedback.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Deliver patient and family education as part of care plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop physiotherapy skills through hands-on clinical assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Support treatment programs and provide education to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve services.

Job description

About the roleTemporary 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 youOur 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 HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional 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 leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceMetro 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/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.