Physical Therapist

Alma Mater Vienna; Wien; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free use of clinic facilities

Gym access

Job summary

Alma Mater Europaea University Vienna is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to join as a lecturer and clinic manager in Vienna. The role combines university teaching with running a physiotherapy practice and supervising students.

The position offers flexibility with 50% teaching and 50% clinical work or a full 100% appointment. Master’s degree preferred, teaching enthusiasm welcome, with a schedule from October to June and cross‑border collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered physiotherapist with clinical experience in rehabilitation.
• Interest in teaching and working with students.
• Wamiliarity with clinical facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach in German and English for roughly 10–12 hours weekly (October–June).
• Support and supervise physiotherapy students.
• Assist in program development and practical teaching materials.
• Coordinate with clinical partners for student placements.
• Manage administrative tasks related to teaching and clinical activities.
• Utilize the clinic spaces for practical demonstrations and education.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Lecturer

Clinic management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Lecturer and Physio Praxis Manager

100% or 50% Position

Employment: Full-time or Part-time, 100% (approximately 40 hours per week) or 50% (approximately 20 hours per week)

Salary: €52,000-62,000 for full time, or 26,000 to €31,000 gross annually for 50% employment, depending on qualifications and experience, paid in 14 instalments

Additional opportunity: Free use of our clinical facilities and gym for your independent physiotherapy

practice

Masters Degree: is preferred, not required

Teaching experience: not needed but you must have desire to work with students

Academic schedule: Teaching from October to mid-June

Instruction language: German and English

We are seeking an experienced physiotherapist in Vienna, Austria, to:

• teach in German and English 50% of work time (teach about 10-12 hours weekly, with related admin work 8-10 hours weekly)
• run a physiotherapy Praxis and accept patients 50% of work time (20 hours weekly)

You can choose to either:

• be employed 100%, with 50% for teaching and 50% running the Physio practice
• or be employed 50% on teaching, and the remaining 50% work as a freelancer, and use our space free of charge.

About the employer - A distinctive clinical and academic opportunity

Alma Mater Europaea University Vienna is growing rapidly and will have more than 100

physiotherapy students in October 2026. We are seeking one or two experienced and inspiring

physiotherapists to join our international team and assume a central role in the practical

education of our future physiotherapists.

You will have considerable professional independence, direct access to university leadership

and a meaningful opportunity to shape the development of physiotherapy education and

clinical activities at Alma Mater Europaea University in Vienna.

Our team includes top physios who have worked with Champions League and NBA players,

Olympic champions, F1 drivers, and published in highest ranked academic journals. Half of the

team holds PhD degrees, and 90%+ hold a master degree. Our students do clinical practice

across Europe, and work in top hospitals and clinics in 15+ countries in Europe.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about physiotherapy and genuinely enjoys

passing knowledge, clinical judgment and professional values to the next generation.

The position combines:

• A secure and highly competitive 50% or 100% university appointment
• Practical teaching and student mentorship
• Participation in the development of our physiotherapy program
• Access to well-equipped clinical and teaching facilities
• Opportunities to develop international, clinical and sports-related projects
• Free use of our clinic for your own independent private practice.

Your role

Your university responsibilities will comprise approximately 20 hours per week during the active

academic period October - 15 June. 10-12 hours weekly is teaching, 8-10 hours is related admin work, preparation, student support, program development and occasional travel.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 10-12 hours of practical physiotherapy classes per week, October to June
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting physiotherapy students
• Helping students develop professional confidence, responsibility and clinical reasoning
• Preparing practical exercises, teaching materials and assessments
• Supporting the organization and development of practical physiotherapy education
• Partnerships with Austrian and international healthcare providers
• Contributing to the further development of our clinical facilities and activities
• Participating in academic, clinical and institutional projects
• Completing related preparation, coordination and administrative work

The teaching schedule often includes four-hour or six-hour blocks 9:00-13:00 or similar, and may

occasionally include Saturday events. Candidates must be comfortable with a schedule that

includes different days and times, or to substitute another teacher when urgently necessary.

A central position with room to grow

As one of the core physiotherapists at Alma Mater, you will have an opportunity to grow

beyond routine teaching. Depending on your interests, experience and performance, you may

progressively contribute to:

• Leadership of practical and clinical physiotherapy education
• Development of new laboratories, courses and clinical initiatives
• Mentorship and coordination of other clinical teachers
• Research and applied clinical projects
• International educational and professional collaborations
• Projects involving leading international