Physiotherapist – MSK & Hands-On Therapy

Balance Physio GC; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reception and admin support

Modern treatment rooms

Career development opportunities

Growing, multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Balance Physio GC in Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast is seeking a Physiotherapist to join a growing clinic focused on musculoskeletal care and hands-on treatment. You will manage a varied private practice caseload with strong emphasis on clinical reasoning, manual therapy, and exercise rehabilitation, while building long-term relationships with patients within Balance Group Australia.

This role offers flexible full-time or part-time hours, modern treatment rooms, and dedicated admin support to

Qualifications

• Strong musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills.
• Confident with manual therapy and hands-on treatment.
• Good clinical reasoning in varied caseloads.
• Excellent communication with patients and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
• Provide hands-on treatment and manual therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Incorporate exercise rehabilitation, strengthening and conditioning.
• Manage acute injuries, chronic conditions and post-surgical rehab.
• Educate patients and explain treatment pathways.
• Build long-term relationships with patients and support continuity of care.
• Maintain high-quality clinical notes and documentation.
• Collaborate with wider allied health team and referrals.

Skills

Musculoskeletal assessment

Hands-on treatment

Manual therapy

Clinical reasoning

Patient communication

Relationship building

Job description

Physiotherapist – MSK & Hands-On Therapy

Balance Physio GC | Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast | Full-Time or Part-Time

The Opportunity

Are you a Physiotherapist who enjoys actually treating patients, not simply giving them an exercise program and sending them on their way?

Balance Physio GC is looking for a Physiotherapist to join our growing Mermaid Beach clinic.

We believe great physiotherapy combines strong clinical reasoning, hands-on treatment, patient education and exercise rehabilitation.
Our patients come to us because they want a clinician who will take the time to assess what is happening, provide genuine treatment and develop a clear plan to help them improve.

If you enjoy manual therapy, solving different presentations and building strong relationships with your patients, we would love to hear from you.

About Balance Physio GC

Balance Physio GC is part of Balance Group Australia, a growing multidisciplinary healthcare group operating across physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, mobility equipment and rehabilitation services.

Our Mermaid Beach clinic has an established patient base, strong administration support and referral pathways across our wider healthcare group.

This means our Physiotherapists can focus on what they do best providing excellent clinical care.

About the Role

You will manage a varied private practice caseload, with a strong focus on musculoskeletal physiotherapy and hands-on treatment.

Your role will include:

• Assessing and treating a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions
• Providing hands-on treatment and manual therapy where clinically appropriate
• Developing individualised treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Incorporating exercise rehabilitation, strengthening and conditioning into treatment
• Managing acute injuries, chronic conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Educating patients and helping them understand their condition and treatment pathway
• Building strong, long-term relationships with patients
• Supporting appropriate rebooking and continuity of care
• Maintaining high-quality clinical notes and professional standards
• Working collaboratively with our wider allied health team
• Contributing to internal and external referral relationships

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills
• Is confident with manual therapy and hands-on treatment
• Has good clinical reasoning
• Can manage a varied caseload
• Communicates confidently with patients
• Enjoys building long-term patient relationships
• Takes ownership of patient outcomes
• Values a combination of hands-on treatment and evidence-based rehabilitation
• Wants to be part of a growing, multidisciplinary healthcare organisation
• We are open to Physiotherapists at different stages of their career and are particularly interested in finding the right clinical fit and approach to patient care.

Experience Highly Regarded

• Experience or additional training in any of the following would be an advantage:
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Manual Therapy
• Dry Needling
• Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Strength & Conditioning
• Chronic Pain Management
• Headache and Cervical Spine Conditions
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• BPPV, dizziness and balance conditions
• Vestibular experience is not essential. For the right Physiotherapist, we are open to supporting professional development in this area.

What We Offer

• Is a competitive remuneration based on your experience and capability
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• An established and growing patient base
• Strong internal and external referral pathways
• Full reception and administration support
• Modern treatment rooms at Mermaid Beach
• Opportunity to develop a clinical area of special interest
• Collaboration with Physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
• Career development opportunities across Balance Group Australia
• The opportunity to help shape and grow services within the clinic

This Role Would Suit You If

• You genuinely enjoy the clinical side of Physiotherapy.
• You like assessing patients properly, working out what is driving their presentation and using your clinical skills to help them improve.
• You understand that exercise rehabilitation is an important part of physiotherapy — but you also believe patients should receive skilled assessment, hands-on treatment where appropriate and clear clinical guidance throughout their journey.
• You want the support and opportunities that come from working within a larger healthcare group, without losing the relationships and patient-focused approach of a local clinic.