Accredited Exercise Physiologist

Royal Rehab Group; Atherton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Rehab Group, through FNQ Health & Fitness, is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for a maternity backfill role. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions for a diverse client base in 1-on-1 and group settings.

You will work within a passionate team of Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists, Pilates Instructors and Personal Trainers, providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Exercise Physiology (ESSA accredited preferred).
• ESSA accreditation or eligible for accreditation.
• Ability to work independently as sole clinician and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in clinic or rehabilitation environment desirable.
• Experience working with neurological disorders desirable.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and building long-term relationships.
• Motivated and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify rehab and disability support needs for clients.
• Develop individualized interventions and therapy plans.
• Deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and evidence-based practice.
• Support client goal setting and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists and other health professionals as required.
• Make referrals to internal and external providers as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay updated with latest research.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology

Job description

About Us

At FNQ Health & Fitness, we’re redefining health and wellbeing.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

About The Role

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist working within a passionate team of Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists, Pilates Instructors and Personal Trainers. We deliver in clinic tailored exercise programming in a 1on1 setting or clinical group exercise class. We also run various Pilates and fitness based classes from our gym or Pilates studio spaces.

In this casual - Maternity Leave Backfill role, you will provide high quality Exercise Physiologist interventions and therapy support to our clients at FNQ Health & Fitness. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating these interventions within a client-focused and goal-centred framework.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Identification of rehab and disability support for clients
• Develop indvidualised client interventions, therapy support plans and treatment
• Delivering excellent clinical services related to assessment, treatment, planning and evidence-based practice
• Identify and support client goal setting
• Collaboration with Physiotherapist’s and other Allied Health professionals as required
• Referrals to internal and external providers
• Participate in ongoing professional development and staying up to date with latest research and treatment techniques

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have a balanced approach to supporting a diverse caseload and be committed to whole person care ensuring you deliver quality support to your customers.

Your dedicated to enriching the lives of our customers and provide information, advice and support about exercise to help them manage diverse conditions.

Essential Criteria

• A degree in Exercise Physiology
• Accreditation with Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
• Ability to work independently as a sole clinician and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous experience working within clinic or rehabilitation environment desirable
• Previous experience working with neurological disorders is desirable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong commitment and professionalism to customer centred care
• Experience building long lasting patient relationships
• Highly motivated and a positive attitude

Your Royal Rewards

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

The successful applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.