Contract Allied Health Assistant jobs in Queensland

About the role

Permanent opportunity to assist the Allied Health Professionals of the Physiotherapy Department to provide optimal clinical services to patients of Redcliffe Hospital in the areas of Rehabilitation, Acute wards (Medical, Surgical, Intensive Care, Oncology, Orthopaedic Ward), and Outpatients. This position may be required to participate in after hours, weekend or Public Holiday rosters.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Demonstrate a sound level of competency in the provision of direct clinical assistance to the Physiotherapy Department to implement therapy programs and interventions in order to achieve optimal outcomes and patient safety.
Assist other Allied Health Assistants as required to ensure priority workloads are completed.
Undertake specified patient care activities which may be performed independently or under supervision as directed by Physiotherapists.
Obtain relevant patient information, including where appropriate, the administering a defined range of clinical screening assessments, as delegated and allowed by testing guidelines and legislation.

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 safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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