Senior Physiotherapist - Outreach (Cairns)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Senior Physiotherapist – Outreach based in Cairns with outreach to Cape York communities. The role delivers generalist physiotherapy services within a multidisciplinary Allied Health Outreach Team, including travel and virtual care.

You will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and partner organisations to provide culturally responsive care across the lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist physiotherapy services to remote Cape York communities.
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other allied health professionals.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Multidisciplinary team

Culturally responsive care

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist - Outreach (Cairns)

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.
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Senior Physiotherapist – Outreach

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

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Emily Witten, 0474 700 *** would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.

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 - $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

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