Physiotherapist Advanced

Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

Full time

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The Physiotherapist – Advanced (Emergency Department)will provide a specialised primary contact Physiotherapy service and professional leadership to the Emergency Department (ED) at Ipswich Hospital and the Minor Injuries and Illness Centre (MIIC) at Ripley Satellite Hospital utilising advanced level Physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skills and evidence-based practice. The position will lead specific quality and research activities contributing to the evaluation and strategic development of this seven-day per week service.

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Advanced level knowledge, expertise, skills, professional judgement and ability to apply contemporary evidence-based Physiotherapy clinical practice within the Emergency Department/MIIC.
• Ability to use expertise and evidence-based practice to facilitate novel, complex Physiotherapy or multidisciplinary clinical decisions in response to problems of significant scope within a complex caseload.
• Recognised expertise, knowledge and skills obtained through significant professional development activities, post graduate education or formal qualification(s)
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate service improvement initiatives and to provide clinical supervision, operational coordination and education to less experienced staff and students within the Emergency Department.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to work flexibly to respond to changing work priorities and an ability to provide advanced level advice within specific expertise regarding professional standards and multi-professional clinical service development.

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link  

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

WMHHS services a population of approximately 252,000 people which is forecast to increase to an expected 593,000 people by 2036 (an increase of 136 per cent).

Services

WMHHS delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). Services are provided by:

•Community Health Services

•Esk Health Service

•Gailes Community Care Unit

•Goodna Community Health

•Ipswich Community Health Plaza

•The Park Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education.

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has four core values:

•Really care

Every day we are proud of how we care for our patients, how we work together and how we deliver our work.

We are part of the community we serve. What is important to our community is important to us. We respond to your feedback about our work, our attitude, the services we provide and the way we provide them.

Our patients, their families, our colleagues, our staff, our partners and our community can be confident in our people and our services. We honour our commitments.

•Be the best

We are here to make our patients’ healthcare experience the very best it can be. We aspire to realise our vision and be Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

WMHHS services a population of approximately 252,000 people which is forecast to increase to an expected 593,000 people by 2036 (an increase of 136 per cent).

Services

WMHHS delivers health services across the continuum of care: preventative and primary health care services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health and mental health and specialised services (including Offender Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs). Services are provided by:

•Community Health Services

•Esk Health Service

•Gailes Community Care Unit

•Goodna Community Health

•Ipswich Community Health Plaza

•The Park Centre for Mental Health, Treatment, Research and Education.

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service has four core values:

•Really care

Every day we are proud of how we care for our patients, how we work together and how we deliver our work.

We are part of the community we serve. What is important to our community is important to us. We respond to your feedback about our work, our attitude, the services we provide and the way we provide them.

Our patients, their families, our colleagues, our staff, our partners and our community can be confident in our people and our services. We honour our commitments.

•Be the best

We are here to make our patients’ healthcare experience the very best it can be. We aspire to realise our vision and be Your Partner in Healthcare Excellence.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website

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