About the role
Permanent part time opportunity to provide high quality, evidence based physiotherapy clinical services for neonates and children with respiratory, neurological, developmental and orthopaedic conditions within Redcliffe Hospital and Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS). Furthermore, in this role you will provide supervision, consultancy and education in neonatal and paediatric physiotherapy management for other physiotherapists.This role is responsible for providing clinical education to undergraduate students
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
Independently deliver a high level physiotherapy service to a highly diverse, complex and novel caseload of neonatal and paediatric patients managed in the Special Care Nursery, paediatric wards and outpatient clinics (which may include treatment, examination, investigation, diagnosis, and case management). This includes, but is not limited to, DDH clinic, club foot clinic, SOPD orthopaedic support, normal variance and infant musculoskeletal including talipes.
Exercise high level independent decision making and problem solving informed by evidenced based practice, and contribute to an integrated multidisciplinary team approach.
Utilize high level communication and negotiation skills with patients and their families, other health professionals, referrers, and students.
Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within specialist clinical service areas, and advocate for service improvements that enhance the delivery of physiotherapy services across Redcliffe and the wider MNHHS, utilising identification and application of guidelines and business improvement plans.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
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