Physiotherapist - Advanced (Paediatrics) , Queensland Health

Qualified in one of the following? Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Nutrition and Dietetics or Social Work.
Become an advanced level clinician with CQ Health, working alongside professional directors, medical and nursing colleagues to ensure the delivery of interdisciplinary Allied Health paediatric services.
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Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP5
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK3K530814PH
Closing date 07-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Carly M Maurer
Contact details (07) 4932 5293
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About us:
Allied health play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our . Allied health work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities and a culture of learning and development.
About the role:

• Utilise advanced level paediatric clinical skills in at least one area of allied health practice, as well as extended skills across a range of allied health disciplines to provide day to day clinical leadership in the interdisciplinary delivery of Allied Health paediatric services.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing colleagues, at a ward and service level, develop, implement and evaluate Clinical Pathways that address complex patient needs across the continuum
• Lead role in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of referral management processes within the multi-disciplinary environment.
• Collaborate with the Professional Directors of Allied Health disciplines to ensure workforce sustainability including skill development and succession planning for Paediatrics to improve the reliability and quality of patient care for clinical services as well as improve patient outcomes.

About you:
To be successful in this role you must have:

• Mandatory possession of an Allied Health qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Nutrition and Dietetics or Social Work from a registered tertiary institution.
• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary advanced-level knowledge, expertise and skills in Paediatric and Child Development Services.
• Ability to apply evidence-based principles to facilitate novel, complex and multidisciplinary clinical decisions in the best interest of Paediatric and Child Development Services.
• Ability to provide clinical practice supervision and support to multi-disciplinary Allied Health clinicians and students and the operational workforce at a service wide level.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $167,588 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $140,767 - $146,883 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK3K530814.
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Role Description