Description:
The Physiotherapy Department at Townsville University Hospital are seeking an experienced and patient focused Physiotherapist - Senior (Musculoskeletal) for a permanent full-time role.
This position provides high level Musculoskeletal physiotherapy clinical outpatient services across the continuum and is integral to maintaining the standards of physiotherapy practice and contributing to the development of musculoskeletal physiotherapy services.
Townsville University Hospital the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, provides specialist referral services for people living from Mackay up to the Torres Strait and out to the Northern Territory border.
Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Physiotherapist - Senior (Musculoskeletal)
Vacancy: Permanent full-time
Location: Physiotherapy Department, Townsville University Hospital
This position acts as a resource person in musculoskeletal physiotherapy for staff, service managers and health care consumers of Townsville Hospital and Health Service. The role provides high level operational support to the Clinical Team Leader Musculoskeletal to ensure optimal service delivery within the available resources.
The successful applicant will rotate through the various Musculoskeletal Services of Townsville University Hospital including (but not limited to): physiotherapy musculoskeletal outpatients; physiotherapy orthopaedic screening services; orthopaedic clinics; virtual fracture clinic; emergency department.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:
- Salary range: $4912.70 - $5286.40 p.f. (HP4)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ) options may be available
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us ) : We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
- Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Requirements:
- Mandatory requirements are possession of a qualification in physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and current registration, or eligibility for current registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided prior to the commencement of duty.
- Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD): Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids are required to provide evidence of vaccinations or proof that they are not susceptible (due to prior exposure to the disease and therefore have natural immunity) to the following VPD's Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis containing vaccine) according to the Queensland Health Policy.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession ofproviding exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community .
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Damian Coe on (07) 4433 1947.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628154 ( https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV628154 )
Applications close: Thursday, 10 April 2025
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.