Queensland Health (Organisation site ( ) )
Ipswich Health Plaza, Goodna Community Health
Our Health Service is expanding!
This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapist to join our Child Development Service.
In this role you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary child development team to achieve best practice outcomes for children with complex developmental difficulties.
• Temporary part-time opportunity for 7 months (38 hours per fortnight)
• Fixed work days – alternate Monday, every Tuesday and Wednesday
The position will deliver quality Paediatric Physiotherapy services, appropriate with level of experience, across various caseloads as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Child Development Service to children, youth, and families of West Moreton Health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated contemporary knowledge, experience and skills in paediatric physiotherapy and the provision of physiotherapy within the clinical area of developmental delay & disability to facilitate diagnostic understanding and care planning to empower families to understand their child and promote their child's development in the context of daily life.
Demonstrated ability to apply clinical assessment and intervention approaches within a family centred practice framework, within a paediatric population.
Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidence based practices, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to these improvements, with an ability to apply established and evidence-based principles to routine Paediatric Physiotherapy clinical services.
Ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced and student health practitioners (with the guidance of senior clinical staff) and contribute to the professional development of self and others through education, professional networking, and the application of evidenced based practice.
Mandatory Requirements:
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.
01/16 (PDF) ( ) About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036.
Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link ( )
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply) 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages.
You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) to the following questions:
What skills and attributes would you bring to the multidisciplinary Child Development Service Team?
What are your interpersonal challenges and strengths and how these may impact on team dynamics?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights ( ) and diversity ( ) .
Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
WM613492_01 Physiotherapist RD (PDF, 181KB) ( )
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB) ( )
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB) ( )
Information Package for Applicants
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