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Form of workProvide physiotherapy services within a Community Rehabilitation framework delivering a client centred, holistic model of restorative and adaptive therapy, which focuses on increasing functional capacity and optimising quality of life.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapist (Community Rehabilitation 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
- Demonstrate increasingly independent Physiotherapy clinical skills in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards
- Conduct home visits to deliver physiotherapy clinical care
- Provide clinical advice to peers, professional and operational supervisors
- Participate in identification, development and implementation of clinical practices, procedures, protocols and service improvement activities
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Possession of a tertiary degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution
- AHPRA Registration
- Driver Licence
- Evidence of vaccination and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough) 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
Salary
- Temporary full time (up to 3 months, with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $2 941.70 - $4 323.80 per fortnight
About Us
The Community Rehabilitation Program provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary, community based rehabilitation service to adult clients over the age of 18 years. The program delivers a goal-oriented, client-centred,
holistic model of restorative and adaptive therapy which focuses upon optimising functional capacity and quality of life. Clients of the service can be either transitioning from hospital to home or referred back from the community with identified rehabilitation needs.
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 Friday, 2 February 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: GC540133
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
