Physiotherapist
Core
Provide direct culturally appropriate physiotherapy services, clinical assessments, and rehabilitation programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in a multi-disciplinary community health setting.
Role type
Community physiotherapist (clinical & education)
Builds
Clinic-based appointments, home visits, group education/exercise sessions, and chronic disease self-management programs
Domain
Indigenous health / Primary healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physiotherapy assessment, case management, group education, hydrotherapy, chronic disease management, culturally responsive care, liaison with health authorities, in-service education
Preferred skills
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide clinical services including clinic appointments and home visits; deliver culturally responsive assessment and intervention for adults and children; lead group education and exercise sessions for chronic pain and rehabilitation programs; liaise with Queensland Health regarding referral pathways; coordinate and provide in-service education in physiotherapy
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC