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Reference Number 11743
Position Title Physiotherapist
Employment Type Permanent Part Time
Department John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community
Location John Wesley Gardens K-ESS
Classification WMQ Allied Health & Community Services Stream Enterprise Agreement 2018 - QSU Professional Officer 3
Hours per Fortnight 56
Position Summary

Physiotherapist

 

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au.

 

John Wesley Gardens is a 144 bed high care aged care facility located in Geebung, North Brisbane. We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Physiotherapist to work 56 hours per fortnight (4 days a week) on a permanent part-time basis. The successful applicant will be based at John Wesley Gardens. However, some travel to other Brisbane Northside sites will be required 1 day per week. 

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Working with the Clinical and Nursing team with an aim to improve Resident outcomes;
  • Work with Management to design a variety of targeted therapies and activities to support and build strength and cognitive abilities of residents;
  • Work alongside the team to provide guidance and review of residents needs which have changed, and collaborate and prescribe strategies to reduce risk and promote wellness

 

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date. 

 

For more information, please contact Chris Schlieff, Facility Manager on (07) 3151 6500.

 

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  WMQ values diversity and employee wellbeing, and fosters an environment that acknowledges the different perspectives and capabilities of our workers. We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to potentially enhance remuneration.

Essential Requirements Essential: Must have a current Drivers licence and willingness to drive in the course of work.
Essential: Must be flexible to travel to other sites on the Northside one day per week
Essential: Must hold Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and current registration with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Desirable: It is desirable that applicants have at least two years experience working in a medium to large aged care facility
Contact Person Chris Schlieff
Contact Number (07) 3151 6500
Contact Email johnwesleygardens@wmq.org.au
Closing Date 10/12/2019
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