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In this role you will apply extensive EBP and professional judgement to a complex caseload to facilitate optimal patient outcomes and facilitate patient flow, internal and external to the ED/MIIC, with minimal clinical practice supervision.
• Permanent and Temporary opportunities available
About the role
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.
About you
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.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
About West Moreton Health
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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
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.
