Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay to the Torres Strait to the Northern Territory border.
The incumbent to this Physiotherapist - Advanced position contributes to a 7-day extended hours physiotherapy service within the Emergency Department at Townsville University Hospital, delivering advanced practice physiotherapy clinical services and professional leadership.
Job details
Position status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification: HP5
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV589506
Closing date: 23-Sep-2024
Fortnightly salary: $5395.60 - $5630.00
Job duration: TFT 11/11/2024 - 09/11/2025 (possible extension)
Contact person: Mark Gooding
Contact details: 07 4433 3795
What's on offer?
Fixed Term Temporary Full-time from 11/11/2024 up to 09/11/2025 (with the possibility of extension).
Remuneration package of up to $13,965 p.m., comprising base salary range of $5395.60 - $5630.00 p.f. (HP5), recreational leave loading (17.5%), and employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%).
Additional benefits:
On-call and shift allowances (if applicable)
Great professional development opportunities
Attractive salary sacrificing options
Parental leave and flexible working arrangements
Employee assistance and staff wellness programs
Supportive and inclusive workplace environment
Access to corporate discounts and free staff car parking options
About the role
- Provide primary ‘first contact' specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy services for the independent diagnosis, management, and discharge of clients presenting to the Department of Emergency Medicine.
- Utilise expert physiotherapy clinical knowledge, skills and critical reasoning based on high level clinical evidence and professional development to facilitate novel solutions to complex clinical problems across the continuum of care.
- Use an advanced level of expertise and clinical leadership in the development of clinical practices, competencies, procedures, and protocols that facilitate patient flow, engaging cross-discipline referencing and integration of post-graduate professional development, best practice, and clinical evidence within the areas of Musculoskeletal and Emergency Medicine Physiotherapy.
Role requirements
- Possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
- The incumbent must be available to work variable roster/shift work including weekends and public holidays.
Working with Townsville HHS
We have a proactive approach to fostering a workplace culture that values, supports and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression to our existing employees and encouraging professional development through capability building and higher duties opportunities.
About the location
Townsville is a vibrant, dynamic city; it is the largest urban centre in Northern Australia and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville offers the perfect laid-back coastal lifestyle with all the benefits of big city living.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact Mark Gooding on (07) 4433 3795.
Apply ONLINE:
Applications close on Monday, 23 September 2024.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
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