Respiratory and MSK Physio

Stratford Health Hub; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Varied caseload

Professional development opportunities

Lifestyle benefits of living in Cairns

Job summary

Stratford Health Hub is seeking an experienced physiotherapist with cardiorespiratory expertise to join our small allied health clinic in Cairns, Far North Queensland. You will contribute to chronic disease management, cardiac exercise programs, oncology and rehabilitation, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, provide breathing strategies and rehab programs, and support patients

Qualifications

• BSc Physiotherapy qualification and APHRA registration or eligibility to practise in Australia.
• Clinical experience of a minimum 5 years in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
• Experience in hospital care, respiratory/cardiac rehab, and working with older adults is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
• Provide breathing strategies, airway clearance and individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Help patients rebuild strength, mobility and endurance after illness or hospitalisation.
• Manage a broader physiotherapy caseload including musculoskeletal and chronic conditions.
• Work closely with the team, GPs and specialists and maintain clear clinical documentation.

Skills

Cardiorespiratory experience

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

APHRA registration

Job description

About Stratford Health Hub

Stratford Health Hub is a small allied health clinic providing specialised care for people with neurodegenerative, MSK acute & chronic and complex health conditions. Our services include physiotherapy, exercise physiology and dietetics and we run group programs for Parkinson’s disease, dementias, bone health, balance, strength and oncology.

We bring together clinicians with different areas of expertise to help people improve their function, confidence and quality of life. Our approach combines individual treatment, exercise and practical support, with close collaboration between clinicians and referring healthcare providers.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced physiotherapist with cardiorespiratory experience to add to our services.

This role will complement our existing work in chronic disease management, cardiac exercise programs, oncology and rehabilitation. You’ll provide cardio respiratory assessment and treatment, support patients with reduced exercise tolerance, and contribute to coordinated care alongside our exercise physiologists and other clinicians. Your caseload will also include general musculoskeletal and complex rehabilitation presentations.

What you’ll do

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
• Provide breathing strategies, airway clearance and individual rehabilitation programs.
• Help patients rebuild strength, mobility and endurance following illness or hospitalisation.
• Manage a broader physiotherapy caseload, including musculoskeletal and chronic conditions.
• Work closely with our team, GPs and specialists, and maintain clear clinical documentation.

About your

You’ll have a Bsc Physiotherapy qualification, current APHRA registration or eligibility to practise in Australia, and clinical experience of a minimum 5 years in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.

You’ll bring sound clinical reasoning, good communication skills and an interest in working with people with complex health needs. Experience in hospital care, respiratory and/or cardiac rehabilitation, and working with older adults would be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Wages between $90,000 -$110,000 on a permanent 38 hr week basis
• A supportive team with complementary clinical expertise.
• A varied caseload and opportunities to develop specialised services.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A clinic based in Stratford, with the lifestyle benefits of living in Cairns and Far North Queensland.

Learn more about us at stratfordhealthhub.com.au.