Physiotherapist - Paediatrics / Rehab (Early Career / New Graduate)Add expected salary to your profile for insightsSunshine Coast Developmental Physiotherapy is seeking a New Grad / Early Grad Physiotherapist with a commitment to build skills in Paediatrics and Rehabilitation.
Our position / s are flexible for the right people - starting 2025 / early 2026 - part time / full time opportunities available, however full time highly desirable.
This advertisement is an "expression of interest" and we look forward to hearing from you if you believe you are the right person for our team!
You will be joining a team of highly experienced Senior Physiotherapists who specialise in Paediatrics, Rehabilitation and Disability, working within a specialist multi-disciplinary service.
Co-located with a wider team of Senior Orthotists, Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants, you will have the opportunity for collaboration and development of interdisciplinary skills.
We pride ourselves on our local reputation and the quality of our evidence based physiotherapy services delivered to children and families.
As a passionate team of physiotherapists – we are looking for a new team member who is excited and committed to this ethos.
Our service predominately supports paediatric clients (birth – 18 years) with goal directed, evidence based approaches within functional contexts.
We specialise in providing a rehabilitation based, musculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental approach, with expert knowledge of medical and disability related interventions.
We work across clinical and community settings, providing an individualised & context specific approach to therapy, as well as collaborating with relevant health sectors, community groups and organisations.Key Responsibilities : ? Provision of physiotherapy services within a large clinic space, hydrotherapy, off site (such as the beach, daycare, local park etc), home visits and schools.? Therapy services across a diverse paediatric caseload requiring dynamic treatment options.
Our team aims to reflectively expand and provide evidence based services (within scope of practice) to meet the needs of our local community.? Opportunity to partner with other local services and engage in sport and recreation activities, including our functional & participation based group interventions (or "clubs" as we call them here).? Ability to work clinically in a meaningful way to support child and family goals.? Engagement in regular professional supervision (availability for high level of direct supervision and support) as well as ongoing professional development on a formal and day to day basis.? Contribution to regular clinical team meetings, as well as non-clinical meetings.What We Can Offer You?? Supportive and caring culture and team environment – our primary goal is to provide a high quality therapy service that is responsive, meaningful and individualised.
Recognising that our team is essential to meeting this goal, we commit to ensuring our whole team contributes to maintaining a positive, reflective and progressive culture.? Extensive professional support available, with mentoring and workshadowing opportunities from senior physiotherapists within Paediatrics, Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics, Disability and Neurological assessment.? Generous professional development allowance to support formal & informal upskilling.? Opportunities for career development and professional support to build skills in identified special interest areas, with a pathway for progression into senior clinical roles.? Active participation in research partnerships & networks contributing to clinically meaningful research outcomes, within paediatric disability context.Resources, professional connections & working conditions : ? Flexibility in work arrangements – we are interested in talking to the 'right person' regarding casual hours, part time or full time work opportunities.? Excellent remuneration (we pay above award rates, taking into account QLD Govt Health Practitioner rates to attract and retain highly specialist staff) + super, annual leave loading, professional development leave and support? Strong links with external medical and therapy systems within the Sunshine Coast and Queensland which allows our service to continue to maintain up to date, evidence based clinical practice within a wider medical context.? Access to a broad & specialist range of clinical resources and equipment (including training in practical use of these) to support therapy interventions.? High levels of administrative support available.Our Ideal Team Member?? Strong commitment to high professional standards, evidence based practice and ongoing learning.? Excellent communication skills, including empathy for the individual needs of patients and their families.? Demonstrated time management and prioritisation skills, including adaptability in dynamic environments.? Strong patient-centred care skills - providing individualised & holistic therapy.? Adoption or demonstration of a paediatric play based approach across assessment & treatment areas.? Collaborative & active team member, with ability to also work independently as needed.? Contemporary technology knowledge for service delivery, resource development and client specific resources (such as home exercise programs etc.
Experience in health care systems, liaising with children & their families, referrers and compensable bodies and other health / medical professionals.Mandatory Requirements : ? Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Ability to provide personal liability insurance certificate? Current driver's license & willingness to travel short-medium distances on the Sunshine CoastWe'd LOVE to hear from you!If this excites you and sounds like the team and role you have been looking for, please get in contact with us to enquire or discuss further!
We are open to discussing a range of options, experience levels, start times & working fractions.
Please contact Paula Beall (Physiotherapist and Director, Sunshine Coast Developmental Physiotherapy) 0422 229 971 OR
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