Physiotherapist

Health First Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive culture

Career progression

Education sessions

Job summary

Health First Group, a network of 20+ clinic locations across Australia, is seeking an experienced Physiotherapist to assess, treat, and help prevent physical conditions, supporting clients to improve function and quality of life. You will join a collaborative team with values of Care, Accountability, Relationships, and Evolve, reporting to the Director.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary setting and pathways including private practice, DVA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physiotherapy.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a registered Physiotherapist, including at least 1 year in private practice.
• Understanding of the rights, needs, and support requirements of people living with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to identify patient needs, establish diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based physiotherapy treatment tailored to each patient’s individual goals and functional needs.
• Develop and monitor individualised rehabilitation programs, reviewing progress and modifying treatment plans as required.
• Support patients in achieving their functional, mobility, and return-to-work goals through education, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and other appropriate treatment techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, treatment notes, reports, and care plans in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.
• Communicate effectively with GPs, specialists, employers, insurers, support coordinators, and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
• Manage patients across private, DVA, WorkCover, and EPC funding pathways, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with patients by providing a professional, compassionate, and patient-centred experience.
• Work collaboratively with other physiotherapists and allied health professionals within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Maintain a high standard of professional practice in line with AHPRA requirements and relevant clinical guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Evidence-based treatment

Rehabilitation programs

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Current AHPRA registration

Job description

With 20 clinic locations across Australia,Health First Groupbrings together a dedicated team of allied health professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Our multidisciplinary services include physiotherapy, headache therapy, remedial massage, acupuncture, clinical Pilates, orthotics, shockwave therapy, posture analysis, and corporate health solutions.

We also provide specialisedoccupational rehabilitation services, supporting individuals and workplaces through workplace assessments, suitable duties planning, return-to-work programs, and pre-employment assessments.

Reporting directly to the Director, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional client care and supporting patients throughout their journey towards improved health, mobility, and overall wellbeing. You will join a collaborative team guided by our core values:Care, Accountability, Relationships, and Evolve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedPhysiotherapistto join our growing team. In this role, you will assess, treat, and help prevent physical conditions associated with injury, illness, disability, and ageing, supporting clients to achieve improved function, independence, and quality of life.

What We Offer

• A unique and rewarding employee value proposition
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional development through mentoring, coaching, and education
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture
• Clear career pathways for professional growth, progression, and networking
• Regular 1:1 check-ins, fortnightly education sessions, and journal clubs
• Fully equipped clinics with access to Pilates reformers, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, exercise physiology, massage therapy, computerised gait analysis, advanced posture screening technology, OH&S training facilities, and manual handling workshops

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physiotherapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a registered Physiotherapist, including at least 1 year in private practice
• Understanding of the rights, needs, and support requirements of people living with disabilities
• Valid driver’s licence
• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and want to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking allied health organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of Health First Group’s mission to improve lives through exceptional allied health care.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensiveclinical assessmentsto identify patient needs, establish diagnoses, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provideevidence-based physiotherapy treatmenttailored to each patient’s individual goals and functional needs.
• Develop and monitorindividualised rehabilitation programs, reviewing progress and modifying treatment plans as required.
• Support patients in achieving their functional, mobility, and return-to-work goals through education, exercise prescription, manual therapy, and other appropriate treatment techniques.
• Maintain accurate and timelyclinical documentation, treatment notes, reports, and care plansin accordance with professional and organisational requirements.
• Communicate effectively withGPs, specialists, employers, insurers, support coordinators, and other healthcare professionalswhere appropriate.
• Manage patients acrossprivate, DVA, WorkCover, and EPC funding pathways, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance with relevant requirements.
• Build strong and lasting relationships with patients by providing a professional, compassionate, and patient-centred experience.
• Work collaboratively with other physiotherapists and allied health professionals within asupportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Maintain a high standard of professional practice in line withAHPRA requirements and relevant clinical guidelines.

Skill & Experience

• Minimum of1 year of professional physiotherapy experience, preferably within a private practice or clinical setting.
• Current AHPRA registrationand eligibility to practise as a physiotherapist in Australia.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to deliveringhigh-quality, patient-centred careand achieving positive clinical outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• A proactive, professional, and compassionate approach to patient care.