AddressProvide clinical Physiotherapy services to eligible clients of the Home Care and Allied Health Service in accordance with agreed Commonwealth Home Support Programme guidelines and Aged Care Quality Standards.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapist (Commonwealth Home Support Program) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Deliver clinical services in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards
- Meet agreed activity benchmarks
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures for clinical practice and participate in quality service improvement activities
- Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning Commonwealth Home Support Program and the multi-disciplinary team and by engaging in professional development activities
- Work collaboratively and effectively with Commonwealth Home Support Program eligible clients and their carers within the Home Care and Allied Health multidisciplinary team.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution
- AHPRA Registration
- Aged Care Check
- Driver licence
- While not mandatory, experience working in a community setting would be well regarded
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible (PDF) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/190415/Workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme-guideline.pdf ) for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) – up $20,000!
Salary
- Permanent part time (53.20 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $38.70 - $56.89 per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Home Care and Allied Health service is a Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) funded service delivered by Gold Coast Health and funded by the Commonwealth. This community-based program employs approximately 120 staff who deliver in home care to people living across the Gold Coast Health region.
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 16 May 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC561738
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
