Exercise Physiologist - Cairns

• Part Time position available.
• Contract length: 12 months

Practice Information:
This practice is a mobile and in-clinic exercise physiology practice in Cairns QLD. Their new dedicated exercise physiology clinic has just opened in Smithfield on the beautiful Cairns tropical northern beaches and they are looking for a new team member Exercise Physiologist to join them. They specializes in providing rehabilitation services to a range of clients in the community and aged care settings. They provide hydrotherapy services via three different rehabilitation pools in Cairns and also provide one on one exercise rehabilitation via local gyms in Cairns. Their in-clinic services include one on one treatment and group-based exercise therapy. Their clientele are diverse and include patients attending via compensable schemes, aged care, NDIS, DVA, Medicare, as well as private clients. They pride themselves on providing genuine and empathetic patient care and building trusting relationships with both patients and referrers. 
 
About Cairns, 
Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Its Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park tells the stories of indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with music and dance. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches.
 
Position Description:

• Part Time position available.
• Working hours are flexible
• Paid yearly professional development with the opportunity to follow your professional interests

About You:
Ideally you will have;

• 1-2 years’ experience in a private clinical practice setting
• A genuine and empathetic approach to patient care
• A genuine interest in ongoing professional development and your own personal growth as a practitioner
• Experience in community-based rehabilitation is desired
• Experience in delivering clinical Pilates or the willingness to up skill
• Experience in delivering hydrotherapy or the willingness to up skill
• Excellent communication and rapport building skills
• Flexibility to work across different locations

 
Qualifications and Experience:

• ESSA accreditation;
• CPR and Senior First aid;
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
• Current police check;
• Influenza vaccination, Covid-19 vaccination (Mandatory for Aged Care Workers).

 
For more information on this position, please contact our team!

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

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

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