Description:
Enjoy supported leadership and professional development programs as the Physiotherapist Senior – GERI!
Deliver an innovative, integrated, high quality and evidenced-based model of care for frail older patients with complex health care needs presenting to the Emergency Department across a 7-day service model. Play your part in leading quality improvement, research and service development of clinical areas consistent with CQ Health and Queensland Health State-wide initiatives and strategic directions.
Are you ready to make the change?
Fixed term temporary full time | 28 June 2025 to 10 May 2026.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support Classification HP4 Workplace Location Rockhampton region Job ad reference QLD/RK5D630598 Closing date 23-Apr-2025 Salary Other $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. Job duration 28 June 25 to 10 May 2026 Contact person Kirsty Watson Contact details (07) 4920 6362Access the National Relay Service
About us:
Allied Health Services play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. 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:
The Geriatric Evaluation and Rapid Intervention (GERI) team at Rockhampton Hospital focuses on early assessment of frail older patients, aimed at improving clinical and disposition decision making. Within the Emergency Department (ED), the GERI team will function as an interdisciplinary team to provide the following key functions:
- Geriatric assessment and intervention in the Emergency Department for frail patients over 50 years (indigenous) or over 65 years (non-indigenous).
- Referral to appropriate care services.
- Provide a follow up service for patients that present and are discharged from the Emergency Department.
- Facilitate admission with inpatient teams and provide follow up specialist geriatric consultations where required.
- Provide fast-tracked home assessment by relevant allied health professionals.
- Implement an ongoing training and development program to provide capability uplift for clinicians in acute facilities and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) across Central Queensland.
About you:
- Appointment to this position requires mandatory possession of Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised tertiary institution and registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Whilst not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in a relevant practice area is highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D630598
Applications close: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
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