Practice Information:
The Primary Health Services team provide mental health and allied health services across Central Queensland. There are offices located in Rockhampton, Emerald, Bundaberg and Biloela. Outreach services are also provided to the surrounding communities of these locations.

Location information
Location? You choose – this rewarding role can be based from our offices in Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela or Emu Park.


Position Description:
The primary objective of this position is to provide expert general physical activity advice and clinical exercise prescriptions relevant to the prevention, treatment and management of disease processes and chronic health conditions.

Core responsibilities

• Provide advice on general physical activity and clinical exercise prescription to clients living with, or at risk of developing chronic health conditions

• Develop and deliver community education and awareness-raising activities that highlight the role of nutrition and physical activity in good health and wellbeing and the prevention of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiac and pulmonary conditions and renal failure

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and data collection systems according to organisational policies, processes and practices

• Provide professional input to quality management systems and processes

• Engage with consumer and stakeholder groups to identify actions and solutions for health and health-related priorities within the communities of interest

• Contribute to inter-disciplinary team processes and decisions that promote innovative thinking and outcome-focused service models

Essential

• Approved tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiology.

• Eligibility for membership with and accreditation by Exercise & Sports Science Australia as an Exercise Physiologist (AEP)

• Proficiency in clinical knowledge and practice across all areas of exercise physiology.

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult, advise and provide assistance to professional peers and key community persons on health issues and initiatives.

• Commitment to inter-disciplinary team processes, support and development.

• Current Australian Driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experienced in the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation programs

After Hours Requirements: No


For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

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