Physiotherapist - HCA Defence - Townsville - 6 month Fixed Term Full Time
Discover a unique & rewarding career looking after the health of Australian Defence Force personnel as a physiotherapist on base.
Summary about this job
Physiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation
Company: Defence Recruitment
Location: Brisbane
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: DOE
Phone: +61-3-6106-4007
Fax: +61-2-4186-9447
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Detail information about job Physiotherapist - HCA Defence - Townsville - 6 month Fixed Term Full Time. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Work/Life Balance - No shift or weekend work
- Fixed Term for 6 Months - 37.5 hours per week
- Work with patients who are fit and motivated to stay healthy
On behalf of Medibank's Garrison Health Services, Healthcare Australia has been subcontracted to deliver the On-base Primary Healthcare Services for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Keeping ADF personnel fit and healthy means that you're making a real difference in protecting our country. Not only will you be embarking on an exciting career, you will also gain a new perspective by delivering one of the most fulfilling jobs in Healthcare.
We have 2 fixed term six month positions with the possibility of a 6 month extension available at Lavarack Barracks at Townsville for an experienced civilian physiotherapist to work 37.5 hours per week.
About the Role
- Provide direction on, and / or conduct exercise prescription, gym based rehabilitation programs, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy related return-to-work rehabilitation services;
- Splinting, plastering and fitting of orthoses or other physiotherapy prescribed devices;
- Provision of instruction, advice and recommendations to Entitled Personnel and other health professionals;
- Liaise with other multidisciplinary health staff including Physical Training Instructors in regard to patient management;
- Use of electrotherapy modalities correctly and safely in accordance with APA guidelines;
- Management of patients in accordance with approved policies and protocols;
- Participate in the JHC Clinical Governance Program;
- Maintenance of department and equipment and stock in line with manufacturer's instructions and relevant policies in consultation with pharmacist.
- Recognised tertiary degree in Physiotherapy
- Current unrestricted registration as a Physiotherapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulating Agency
- A minimum of 2 years postgraduate MSK experience within the previous 5 years in an accredited physiotherapy environment
- Must be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to pass baseline security clearance
On top of a rewarding career and competitive salary package, you will also get many other benefits:
- Opportunity to work regular part time hours - No shift or weekend work required!
- Free onsite parking
- Paid Professional development days
- The chance to work with patients who are fit and motivated to stay healthy, helping you to keep motivated too!