Exercise Physiologist

Higher Function; Canberra; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Higher Function Physio & Pilates in Canberra City is seeking an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for a permanent part-time role (2 days: Thursday and Friday). You will work in our multidisciplinary clinic, treating patients in a dedicated treatment room and fully equipped rehab gym, with time for reports and liaison with GPs, specialists, and insurers.

You should have ESSA registration, be passionate, with Pilates experience preferred, and enjoy collaborating with a skilled team of

Qualifications

• Must hold full ESSA registration.
• Must hold ESSA membership.
• Professional indemnity insurance required.
• Permanent residency or citizenship.
• 1-year post-graduate experience preferred.
• Experience in Matwork and Equipment Pilates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients in treatment room and in the rehabilitation gym/Pilates studio.
• Independently manage patients, individually or in groups.
• Work with private patients, Medicare TCA, DVA referrals and Workers’ Comp; liaise with GPs and insurers.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Assessment

Exercise prescription

Time management

Education

ESSA registration

ESSA membership

Tools

Matwork Pilates

Equipment Pilates

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Accredited Exercise Physiologist to work in our multidisciplinary clinic, Higher Function Physio & Pilates in Canberra City. Part Time (2 days), Thursday and Friday.

About You

You are an Accredited Exercise Physiologist with excellent clinical reasoning, assessment, and exercise prescription skills.

Experience in clinical Pilates is desirable, but training can be provided.

You’ll be passionate, professional, kind, and caring with a genuine desire to improve people‘s lives.

You want to thrive in your career, not just survive.

You will be responsible for:

Treating patients in your treatment room and in our fully-equipped rehabilitation gym/Pilates studio.

Independently managing patients, both individually and in group settings (assessment, planning, and treatment).

Managing mainly private patients, as well as Medicare TCA plans, DVA referrals, and Workers’ Comp patients. We are NDIS Registered Providers. You will have time to write reports/liaise with relevant parties (GPs, specialists, insurance companies, etc.).

If this is you, we would like to meet you.

About Us

You will enjoy working with an experienced, motivated team of Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists.

We are a well-established and progressive Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology practice in Canberra City, treating mainly musculoskeletal and sports injury patients as well as chronic illness patients.

We have long initial appointments (60 min) and subsequent appointments (30, 45, or 60 min) to allow time to assess, treat, set up self-management strategies, and supervise exercise programmes. We only treat one patient at a time so full attention is given.

We run clinical exercise classes informed by Pilates and gym equipment sessions. We are known for delivering excellent patient outcomes in a fun, caring, and friendly environment.

We support professional career development and have weekly inservices, mentoring, and training to expand your clinical knowledge.

Therapists have their own room with computer.

We are a highly experienced team of physios and EPs. We are continuing to expand due to our great reputation and steadily growing following amongst patients, medical referrers, and strong community networks.

We have efficient, professional, and friendly administration support.

We work flexible hours that will suit us and you.

High remuneration, well above the award wage.

Job Requirements

Full ESSA registration

ESSA membership

Professional indemnity insurance

Permanent residency or citizenship

1-year post-grad experience preferred (not essential)

Experience in Matwork and Equipment Pilates preferred (not essential)

Availability to work occasional Saturday mornings teaching clinical exercise classes 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ( paid at 1.5 base hourly rate)

Strong communication and time-management skills

Excellent clinical reasoning skills, chronic illness and disease management, and exercise prescription skills

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Health-conscious mindset and lifestyle

Eagerness and willingness to learn and seek advice

If you want to reach your full potential and expand your career opportunities, we’d love to meet you. Check out our website and Facebook page, too.

This position is permanent part-time (hours negotiable), with the potential to grow depending on your caseload.