At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions for elderly clients in a supportive team.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, superannuation, career development, and a great work/life balance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic, inclusive team in a culturally rich region with plenty of outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly clients while enjoying the beautiful Far North Queensland.
- Qualifications: Relevant physiotherapy qualifications and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59760 - 73040 $ per year.
- Physiotherapist, Transition Care Program - Cairns / Gordonvale
- Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns QLD
About us
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role
- Provide competent comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, intervention and case management of clients referred to the Transition Care Program including liaison with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills, by ensuring effective liaison with Transition Care Program clients, their families, other health professionals, supervisors, students and researchers, as required.
- Deliver evidenced based physiotherapy programs to a frail elderly client case load.
- Participate in the development of the Transition Care Program and Physiotherapy quality activities, clinical practices, procedures and protocols.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits.
Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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Physiotherapist – Cairns employer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises community involvement and professional growth, making it a rewarding place to work. With competitive salaries, generous professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of tropical North Queensland, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful health outcomes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in mental health care and enjoy the unique advantages of living in Cairns, with access to stunning natural wonders and a supportive work culture.
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Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
