Senior Physiotherapist

About the role

Temporary full time opportunity to provide high level physiotherapy clinical services within the multidisciplinary Residential Transition Care program (RTCP) of Community and Oral Health, Metro North Health. This service provides short-term support and case management to assist older people transition from hospital to home or hospital to a residential aged care facility. RTCP uses a co-ordinated multidisciplinary approach to support patients with a low intensity therapy program to further improve or maintain their physical, cognitive and psycho-social functioning. The Allied Health team in Residential Transition Care operates from 0800 to 1630 hours Monday to Friday excluding public holidays

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:

• Deliver high level physiotherapy clinical services to patients of RTCP, in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
• Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team, to independently provide clinical advice regarding physiotherapy service delivery, working cooperatively and effectively within the team and with patients to provide high quality care.
• Provide education, mentoring and clinical practice supervision for less experienced practitioners, clinical assistants, students, support staff, and other health professionals.

Benefits when working for us

• 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
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

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.

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 ACCEPTED