Exercise Physiologist - Health Workforce Queensland

Health Workforce Queensland; Charleville; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Exercise Physiologist in Charleville, Queensland. The ideal candidate will improve rural access to health services and manage a diverse caseload including chronic illness, NDIS clients, and community outreach. Supported by seasoned professionals and with opportunities for travel, development, and relocation assistance, this position offers a balance of work and life in a friendly community environment.

Benefits

Generous annual allowance for professional development

Relocation allowance

Career pathways into leadership

Qualifications

• Provide assessment and intervention for various client caseloads.
• Support clients experiencing chronic diseases and disabilities.
• Engage in clinical support and supervision from leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate client access to health services in rural areas.
• Travel to smaller towns to provide health services.
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities.

Skills

High quality assessment services

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

• New Grads welcome to apply!
• Do you want to make a significant and meaningful difference to people’s lives?
• Outstanding work-life balance with rosters or use of flexitime! Fulltime or Part-time available.
• Are you looking for something unique to put on your CV?
• Professionally Rewarding Position with Excellent support!
• Exciting opportunities for ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologists to join our growing Team!

Job Title: Exercise Physiologist - Charleville

This organisation is passionate about connecting Rural communities and clients to services they would otherwise have limited access to. They are also passionate about connecting you to their community and enjoying the country.

About Us

The organisation improves rural, remote and Indigenous access to health services through innovation, experience, connection, empowerment and community engagement. Their team members enjoy living and working in rural communities.

The organisation has 9 centres across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Currently, there are 60+ professionals employed across the following allied health disciplines - Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, and Allied Health Assistance! Vital Health also provides Sleep Health services. They are an NDIS Registered Provider.

About the Role

Being advertised is a Exercise Physiologist position, based in Charleville traveling to smaller outreach locations. The successful applicant will bring a passion for improving rural, remote and Indigenous access to health services to the role. You will have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, organisational skills and problem-solving skills.

Equally with an extremely varied caseload you will get a rich clinical experience with all sorts of different clients including; Musck, NDIS, ATSI, Paeds, Acute, Chronic Disease, Sports, Workplace Health and Rehabilitation; in clinic and in the community.

You will be supported by Senior Clinical Team Members and a well-appointed Administration Team.

A flexible working schedule/contract can be discussed to balance your work and life.

Requirements

• Provide high quality assessment and intervention services for clients including: musckulo clients, NDIS, Chronic Disease, paeds, ATSI community, aged care, workplace (return to work and rehabilitation) caseload.
• Support provided
• Work alongside other allied health professionals in the Team, including: Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and a Psychologist.
• Work within a variety of services delivery settings including – gyms, aboriginal health centres, local pools, schools, and Vital Health Centres.
• Prepare and present information for educators, parents and/or other professionals.
• Participate in regular professional development, internally with Chronic Disease team and whole- of-clinic teams.
• Provide services under the NDIS.
• Engage in regular supervision and clinical support from EP Clinical Leadership Team.
• Travel, on a regular roster, to smaller towns to provide services (travel expenses covered).

Opportunities

• Facilitated internal professional development; peer support; and learning opportunities with other senior professionals.
• Generous annual allowance for external professional development for the permanent position
• Self-motivated individuals can increase their income with incentives
• Diverse caseload
• Career Pathways into leadership positions
• Relocation allowance

About Charleville

Charleville is a small (3500 people) but vibrant & welcoming community in Southwest Queensland. From the beautiful bush-walks, gorgeous rivers & camping spots; to the classic country pubs, sporting groups, close-knit community - there's truly something for everyone. There are daily flights to Brisbane, & a few times a week to Toowoomba. We have a hospital with maternity services, 2 primary schools & a high school, RFDS base, 2 gyms, olympic size public pool and lots of thriving small businesses.

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.