**About the role
Contribute to patient care by providing administrative and clinical assistance to physiotherapists in their day-to-day clinical duties. Works under the supervision and direction of the physiotherapist and undertakes only those clinical tasks delegated to them. Contribute to patient care within an acute inpatient and outpatient clinic setting by assisting Physiotherapists to provide optimal clinical services. Provide Allied Health Clinical Assistant individual and group interventions as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professionals. This role involves working well within a multi-disciplinary team, utilising clear communication for delegation and feedback.
About you
Demonstrate competency in providing therapy programs and interventions performed independently or under supervision, as delegated by the treating Physiotherapist.
Communicate effectively with the treating Physiotherapists regarding patient status and outcomes of interventions provided, and any other information relevant for patient care.
Actively contribute to the multidisciplinary team through departmental and team meetings, projects and activities, and undertaking administrative duties including use of computer programs.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
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 secure, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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📌 Allied Health Assistant (Physiotherapy)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane