Full-time physiotherapist
Macquarie Physiotherapy requires a full-time physiotherapist to join our team of 8 physiotherapists and 2 exercise physiologists with over 100 years of combined experience along with Pilates and remedial massage professionals.
Macquarie Physiotherapy is located just south of Newcastle and ideally placed between beautiful Lake Macquarie and local beaches. We have excellent referral relationships with local medical professionals and sporting clubs. We see a diverse caseload including sports, work and general injuries, hydrotherapy, orthotics prescription and gym-based rehabilitation – the perfect patient list for an enthusiastic physio that wants to improve their skills in all areas of private practice!
With 3 large private practice locations and a fully equipped rehab and commercial gym, we offer the ultimate physio experience for the successful applicant.
We are seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist with excellent communication skills and a desire to treat the cause of the patient's problem, not just the symptoms. We are well-respected members of the community and treat our staff as members of our family. Experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply as we offer internship-style programs to assist with the transition from new/recent graduate to being a confident/experienced clinician.
Our emphasis is on:
- Manual therapy
- Exercise-based rehabilitation
- Patient education
- Staff education with regular in-services and continuing education support
Services provided include:
- Sports physiotherapy
- General physiotherapy
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation
- Hydrotherapy
- Orthotics prescription
- Gym-based rehabilitation in a commercial-scale gymnasium
- Pilates
- Remedial Massage
- Full administration support during operating hours
Responsibilities
You would be expected to be able to manage a varied caseload across the full spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries and age groups. This would be as part of a team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists but you will also need to be able to work independently. You would also be expected to communicate with GPs, surgeons, other allied health professionals, rehabilitation providers, insurance companies and sporting organizations. You will also be expected to contribute to staff in-services and promotional activities.
Qualifications
Applicants must be registered with AHPRA and hold appropriate professional insurance.
They must also be registered or eligible for registration with SIRA.
