About the role
The Mater Health Physiotherapy Department is looking for a new Physiotherapist to join our Mothers, Women’s and Pelvic Health team. The successful applicant will be offered an 8 month fixed term contract, where you will work full time (38 hours/week) at the South Brisbane campus.
As a member of the Mothers, Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team, you will provide patient centred, evidence based clinical care in various caseloads such as; the area of antenatal and postnatal care, in an inpatient, outpatient, and group education setting. This will include caring for women with obstetric, musculo-skeletal and pelvic health concerns.
Please note this role will also involve weekend and evening class rosters as required.
Salary range: $41.87-$57.80 (HP3) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing.
Typical tasks of the role include:
- Undertake routine clinical practice within established clinical protocols at Mater Mothers Hospitals
- Apply increasing clinical judgement to more complex cases under clinical practice supervision
- Provide delegation, supervision, training and support to less experienced health practitioners, allied health assistants, students, support staff and volunteers
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within professional and multidisciplinary teams
- Identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities to continually improve clinical services and patient outcomes
- Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams, and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies
- You maybe required to work across different Mater facilities, services and/or sites as required by the organisation
About you
You will be a AHPRA registered Physiotherapist as recognised by the Australian Physiotherapy Council with post graduate training and experience in Obstetrics, Women’s and Pelvic Health. You will also meet the below criteria:
- Broad physiotherapy clinical experience in the area of obstetrics and gynaecology, with demonstrated application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care
- A strong foundation of knowledge and skills in the area of Pelvic Health assessment and management and a commitment to further progressing skills in this area
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in the outpatient setting with a varied caseload
- Demonstrated skill or ability to rapidly acquire skill in private obstetric and pelvic health care, with a commitment to service and business development in the area.
- Attributes that align with our Department Values including: Being solutions focused, displaying resilience but flexibility, and demonstrating a positive attitude in all encounters.
- Commitment to participation in the 7 day and/or out of hours service.
- Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence based, patient centred care
- Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with profession and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes
- Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire skills to identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient outcomes
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.
We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
Applications close 14th November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
