Graduate Physiotherapist

Lifecare Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance through Bupa

Access to the Fitness Passport

Pilates training

Job summary

Lifecare Australia is seeking upcoming or recent graduate Physiotherapists to join our 2-year graduate programme. This position offers on-the-job support and the opportunity to maintain work-life balance while developing as a healthcare professional. You will provide high-quality treatment to diverse patients in our clinics.

Ideal candidates will have AHPRA registration and interest in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. We offer a supportive culture and numerous professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA.
• Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in the next 6 months.
• Interest in musculoskeletal and/or sports physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose musculoskeletal and sporting injuries.
• Develop and implement treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Provide manual therapy and exercise prescription.
• Run group exercise classes.
• Engage with other health professionals for holistic care.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis of injuries

Manual therapy

Exercise prescription

Communication with healthcare professionals

Education

AHPRA registration

Recent graduate (last 12 months)

Job description

About the Role

Our team is growing and as a result, we are looking for upcoming or recent graduate Physiotherapists to join our 2‑year graduate programme on a full‑time or part‑time basis. You will receive on‑the‑job support, including buddy days with other therapists and supervision by our clinical leaders. You will receive regular and ongoing support, including individual and small group professional development, and career planning sessions. We offer flexibility with consulting hours, allowing you to maintain work‑life balance while developing as a healthcare professional. This role involves providing high‑quality and evidence‑based treatment to our patients to ensure they achieve their goals. A wide variety of case presentations are available in the clinics, including sporting, musculoskeletal and general physiotherapy cases.

As a Graduate Physiotherapist You Will Be…

• Assessing and diagnosing a variety of musculoskeletal and/or sporting injuries
• Developing your clinical knowledge by creating and implementing treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Providing the appropriate manual therapy, exercise prescription, education and other modalities as per the treatment plan
• Running group exercise classes
• Engaging with other Allied Health Professionals to help provide holistic care to patients
• Communicating with general practitioners and referrers
• Providing treatment management plans and other reports for stakeholders including third‑party payers

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Additional professional development opportunities within the network
• Opportunities to develop your special areas of clinical expertise
• Pilates training
• Access to purchase additional leave
• Discounted health insurance through Bupa
• Access to the Fitness Passport – offering discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness centres nationwide
• Leadership and management opportunities
• Ability to experience other APM Group Health brands to broaden your skill set and career growth, including Homecare and Occupational Health work

What We're Looking For

• AHPRA registration
• Graduated in the last 12 months or graduating in the next 6 months
• Interest in musculoskeletal and/or sports physiotherapy
• Willing to undergo a national criminal history check upon successful application

We're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity. We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.