Advanced Physiotherapist - Emergency Physiotherapy Practitioner

Job Description

Advanced Physiotherapist - Emergency Physiotherapy Practitioner Provide a primary contact, after hours, seven-day a week Physiotherapy service at the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic located at the Bribie Island Satellite Hospital, the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic located at the Caboolture Satellite Hospital and the Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department, utilising advanced level physiotherapy clinical knowledge, skills and evidence-based practice. To provide leadership for the Physiotherapy service at the Minor Injury and Illness Clinics and at the Caboolture Hospital Emergency Department. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Use an advanced level of expertise and clinical leadership to contribute to the development of clinical practices, competencies, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care 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. Provide specialised clinical advice and work collaboratively as part of the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic and Emergency Department multi-professional teams to develop practices, policies and protocols to maximise patient outcomes and the delivery of service. Provide leadership, direction and change management skills in the development and implementation of the advanced scope physiotherapy role. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide. Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr