Physiotherapist

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking a HP3 Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team and Physiotherapy Department. The successful applicant will be offered the potential for full time permanent hours (38 hours per week) or  Permanent Part Time employment, with the potential to flex up to 38 hours (as required).

Our Allied Health team operate out of both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campus, where you will work may across both inpatient and outpatient patients as required.  Inpatient caseload may include; orthopaedics, surgical, intensive care, cardiothoracic care, medical and women's health. Outpatient services include: Musculo-skeletal and post operative care

 Salary range:  $ $58.59 (HP3)  per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits 

What you'll be doing

 Typical tasks of the role include: 

• Undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols at Mater Townsville Physiotherapy Department
• Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision 
• Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers 
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams 
• Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes 
• Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies  
• Participate in continuing professional development activities to further develop clinical practice and expertise 

About you

 You will be a AHPRA registered Physiotherapist as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council. You will also meet the below criteria: 

• Broad experience working in an acute hospital setting and across rehabilitation services- desired. Note: New graduates are also welcome to apply.
• Eligibility to receive a Medicare provider number 
• A demonstrated ability to provide exceptional Physiotherapy clinical services commensurate with level, and to manage a varying caseload day to day, including provision of an appropriate clinical handover as required 
• Demonstrated attributes of solutions focus, flexibility and resilience 
• Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care 
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with professional and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Applications close on Friday 14th November. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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