Physiotherapist

About the role 

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg are currently seeking a Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis. We are looking for a flexible Physiotherapist who is available to cover shifts across the 7-day roster period, primarily on weekends Saturday/Sunday. There may be opportunity to pick up additional shifts providing cover for planned leave periods

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg has been caring for the people of Bundaberg and surrounds since 1946. Our 59-bed facility is dedicated to supporting our community to live happy and healthy lives. Complemented by our specialist clinical and nursing staff, delivering personalised healthcare for you that meets the highest standards. It has free on-site parking. The Allied Health team manage a clinical load including inpatient medical, orthopaedic, surgical, rehabilitation and palliative patients, and are involved in pre-admission and post-operative management of elective orthopaedic patients.

Salary range: $ $58.59 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:  

• Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision  
• Provide delegation, supervision, and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers – as appropriate. 
• Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams – as required. 
• 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:  

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting and across rehabilitation services 
• 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  
• Be able to work independently and within a team and prioritise workloads appropriately.[JM2] 

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 
• Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.  

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE 

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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