Overview
Graduate Physiotherapist role at UnitingCare Queensland – The Wesley Hospital. 12 month fixed term graduate position with rotations at The Wesley Hospital (Brisbane) and a possible 6-month rotation at St Stephens Hospital (Hervey Bay). Accommodation provided in Hervey Bay.
Role: Graduate Physiotherapist
Location: The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane; potential rotation at St Stephens Private Hospital, Hervey Bay
Term: 12-month fixed term graduate position
Remuneration: $45.49/hour + 12% super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances
What makes a difference for us
The Wesley Hospital is a leading private not-for-profit hospital delivering comprehensive, high-quality care across acute medical and surgical services, with a particular focus on cancer care, cardiac care, women's and children's health, and complex surgical care. The hospital hosts a busy robotic surgery program and Australia's first Robotic Surgery Centre of Excellence.
As a Graduate Physiotherapist, you will be encouraged to grow, develop and contribute to patient care, helping to make everyday life easier for the people we care about.
Your role and responsibilities
* Work with patients to maximise physical potential, restore movement and function, and provide treatment integral to recovery from surgery, illness and injury.
* Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within an acute setting and participate in multi-disciplinary rehabilitation approaches.
* Engage in rotations across Acute Hospital, Rehabilitation, Day Rehabilitation, and potentially a regional rotation to St Stephens Private Hospital in Hervey Bay.
* Collaborate with an allied health team including Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers and Dietitians.
What you'll bring
* Relevant qualifications and AHPRA registration
* Australian Working Rights (note: sponsorships are not available)
* Recent graduate (graduated within 12 months of commencement date)
* Availability to commence mid-January
* One Acute Tertiary hospital placement (desirable)
* Commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills
* Willingness to undertake 1 rotation (6 months) at St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay (accommodation provided)
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and learning
* Experience in health is desirable
* Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with infection control requirements
To apply
Please submit your resume with a cover letter outlining:
* Why this would be your ideal graduate position
* What you can bring to this position
Benefits and inclusions
* NFP salary packaging to save tax and increase take-home pay (up to $15,900 + $2,650 for meal entertainment per annum)
* Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
* Employee discounts across retailers and access to wellbeing, insurance and other programs
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (after 6 months service), in addition to government entitlements
* Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options
* Career development opportunities and a positive, inclusive team culture
Diversity, safety and inclusion
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and promotes diversity and inclusion across our workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. We strive to provide a safe workplace and to protect children, young people and the elderly from harm.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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