About us: Cassowary Area Community Health (CACH) provides access to time-limited healthcare services for clients living in the community with the aim to promote and support health self-management and independence, reduce the risk of hospital admission, and enhance overall quality of life. Our Community Health service includes Community Nursing, Allied Health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Child Health. Innisfail is the largest township in the Cassowary Coast region with a population of over 7,000, is known for its flourishing sugar and banana industries. Situated along the Johnstone River and close to picturesque tropical beaches, it offers a vibrant cultural scene with numerous annual festivals celebrating its diverse community. Located an hour south of Cairns and its international airport, Innisfail provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services. Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. About you: In your new role you will Manage a rural generalist community Physiotherapy caseload both individual and group-based assessment and intervention, with relevant client groups including those with chronic disease, falls risk and post hospital discharge. Commit to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by adhering to clinical governance policies and processes and by actively participating in safety and quality practices. About your opportunity: In this position you will Deliver high quality Physiotherapy community based clinical services including home visits, on site clinics, and group-based interventions including cardiac and pulmonary rehab, and falls and balance programs within a muti-disciplinary team. Provide student education and clinical practice supervision to physiotherapy students and less experienced physiotherapists and provide support and guidance to allied health assistants, work experience students and other relevant staff as required. Demonstrate self-insight, reflection and awareness of the effect of own actions on others, to promote positive and supportive work environments, relationships and teamwork within the Physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams. As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: Generous superannuation Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Flexible work arrangements * Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description. Why choose Cairns? Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
