Physiotherapist

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 18550

Fitness Passport

Private health insurance discounts

Long service leave access

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Royal Rehab LifeWorks Community in Australia seeks a Physiotherapist to support clients across musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation. You’ll deliver assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in a community and clinic setting with a strong emphasis on evidence-based care.

Based in a modern facility with home, community and hydrotherapy sessions, you’ll manage a varied caseload, work with a multidisciplinary team and pursue ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience in neurological and/or orthopaedic rehabilitation.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Current unrestricted Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in community settings.
• Manage a varied caseload including neurological and orthopaedic presentations.
• Develop individualised, goal-focused rehabilitation programs.
• Provide mobility, balance, strengthening, gait and functional rehabilitation.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders.
• Monitor outcomes and maintain high-quality clinical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical education, supervision and continuous improvement.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Neurological & orthopaedic rehab

Clinical reasoning

Communication & teamwork

Driver's licence

Job description

Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!) Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Career growth: Genuine career opportunities Salary: Competitive remuneration Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment Clinic Excellence: Work in a modern clinic space equipped with cutting-edge technology to support high-quality care and innovation. Flexibility regarding full time or part time opportunities and caseload may vary About

Us... At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Community, 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 Make a meaningful difference as a Physiotherapist, supporting clients to build mobility, function and independence across musculoskeletal, neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Based in our state-of-the-art facility, with some home, community and hydrotherapy sessions, you’ll enjoy a varied caseload, strong multidisciplinary support and ongoing professional development. Key Responsibilities Deliver physiotherapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation in community settings.

Manage a varied caseload including neurological and orthopaedic presentations. Develop individualised, goal-focused rehabilitation programs. Provide mobility, balance, strengthening, gait and functional rehabilitation.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders. Monitor outcomes and maintain high-quality clinical documentation. Contribute to clinical education, supervision and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements Current AHPRA registration as a Physiotherapist. Demonstrated experience in neurological and/or orthopaedic rehabilitation.

Strong clinical reasoning and ability to work autonomously in the community. Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills. Current unrestricted Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Desirable Community rehabilitation experience. Experience with NDIS, My Aged Care or complex disability.

Experience with neurological conditions including stroke, Parkinson's disease, MS or spinal cord injury. Experience with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Experience with Workcover/Private insurer claims.

Your Royal Rewards... Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!) Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts Career growth: Genuine career opportunities QLeave: Access to portable long service leave for eligible candidates Salary: Competitive remuneration 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.

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. Join us in cultivating a culture of excellence at Royal Rehab, where your skills, growth, and well-being are prioritized!