Senior Physiotherapist

Department of Health to Queensland; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12.75% employer superannuation

17.5% loading on annual leave

Job summary

The Department of Health to Queensland in Cairns seeks a Senior Physiotherapist to deliver outreach services to Cape York communities. You will provide generalist physiotherapy, work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and allied teams, using outreach travel and virtual care.

This permanent full-time role offers a meaningful rural health impact, a base salary of 128,169 to 137,918 AUD per year, and attractive leave and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Generalist physiotherapy services to remote Cape York communities.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and allied health professionals.
• Deliver services through outreach travel and virtual care.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist physiotherapy to remote Cape York communities.
• Coordinate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and allied health professionals.
• Deliver services via outreach travel and virtual care.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

Department of Health to Queensland – Cairns QLD

Senior Physiotherapist to Outreach (Cairns)

Department of Health to Queensland

Cairns, Cairns and Far North QLD

Physiotherapy, OT and Rehabilitation (Healthcare and Medical)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

Allied Health Professionals: Ready to escape the big cities? Torres and Cape HHS welcomes you to the embrace rural and remote life, cultural immersion, and rewarding career opportunities.

Senior Physiotherapist – Outreach

Permanent Full-Time | Cairns based with outreach to Cape York communities

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?.

About the role

This role provides generalist physiotherapy services to remote Cape York communities as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health Outreach Team. You will deliver culturally responsive care across the lifespan, working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, allied health professionals and partner organisations. Services are delivered through a combination of outreach travel, including regular flights from Cairns, and virtual care.

Why Torres and Cape HHS?

As an Allied Health professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You’ll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary comprising between 128,169 to 137,918 p.a

Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%

Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

17.5% loading on annual leave

Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world

Life in Cairns

Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.

Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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