Allied Health Rural Generalist (Physiotherapist) - Allied Health Hinterland

Role detailsThe Allied Health Hinterland team at the Moranbah Hospital is seeking applications for an Allied Health Rural Generalist (Physiotherapist) to join their team on a permeant basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunityTo work as a member of a multidisciplinary & trans-disciplinary Allied Health team, delivering clinical services to clients in the Mackay Hospital and Health Services Hinterland, covering a range of clinical conditions, complexity and age groups.This rural generalist position operates within a Professional Skill-Sharing and Delegation (PSSD) model of care by providing and participating in supervision and training in the use of skill-shared and delegated clinical tasks and by delivering an expanded scope of clinical practice.The position reports operationally to the Hinterland Allied Health Team Leader and professionally to the Director of Physiotherapy.The team provide clinical care in person, via tele-heath and outreach throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Hinterland. In certain circumstances overnight accommodation may be necessary.The Allied Health Hinterland participates in the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway as described at https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ahwac/html/rural-remote. This incorporates completion of formal and work-based training in rural generalist practice and applying learnings to enhance clinical and service outcomes. Where trainee vacancies exist, opportunities to participate in and complete an approved Rural Generalist Education Program may be considered for eligible employees.About the TeamThe Allied Health Hinterland team is one team that spans across the Mackay Hinterland encompassing Clermont, Moranbah and Dysart. The Allied Health Hinterland team provides clinical care across the continuum (inpatients, outpatients, RACF) to all these sites using a range of rural models of care including in person, tele-heath, outreach, and delegation.Allied Health Assistants are utilised at each site through delegation practices adhering to Calderdale Framework practices. By delegating safely and effectively, clinicians work to the top of their scope, thereby optimising patient centred care, workforce capacity and service outcomes.The Clermont MPHS includes a 10-bed rural facility and a 22-bed residential aged care facility (Mont Cler). Dysart Hospital is a 9-bed rural facility including community health services. Moranbah Hospital is a 12-bed facility, Including community health services and Mental Health hub for the Hinterland.About our Hospital and Health ServiceMackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offerCompetitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, Study and ResearchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License. #J-18808-Ljbffr