Physiotherapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Physiotherapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Supportive & communicative Sports Medicine practice
• Strong existing patient load
• Fantastic regional city location

Background

South Coast Sports Medicine is a busy private practice with two sports doctors, experienced physiotherapist, exercise physiologists nutritionist and remedial massage therapist. With a strong emphasis on sports medicine and exercise prescription we deliver injury management, chronic disease management, musculoskeletal prehab and rehab, injury risk screening, corporate health and ergonomic services. Our current physiotherapist is soon leaving on maternity leave and we would love to have another clinician to come on board for continuity of patient care. The opportunity for longer term employment is highly likely.

Albany is the major regional town for the Great Southern in Western Australia and is located near to natural attractions such as the Porongurup and Stirling Ranges, karri forest, Fitzgerald River National Park and kilometres of stunning coastline of granite headlands and white sand. With your co workers being very active in the local sporting community the successful applicant will be able to practise what they preach with the support of the employer.

Job responsibilities

• Individualised treatment, exercise programming and injury rehabilitation
• Design and assist with new initiatives 
• Maintain accreditation with proactive and ongoing Professional Development
• Uphold the company's values and ethos
• Engage with senior staff members for in-house education
• Maintain effective communication with other Allied Health and Medical Professionals
• Provide one-on-one evidence-based consultations
• Involvement with promotional opportunities and public presentations

Skills and experience

• Interest in providing evidence-based treatment to a range of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, administration staff, medical staff and other allied health practitioners.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and with some degree of supervision from the senior physiotherapist.
• Ability to plan continued learning and maintain professional development.
• Ability to research for evidence-based treatments and subsequently improve or create new programs.

The applicant must maintain the following qualifications:
•    Current accreditation with APA
•    Current insurance
•    Current Senior First Aid & CPR   
•    Current driver's licence
•    Reliable vehicle 
•    Current Working With Children Check card