Physiotherapist – Cairns QLD

Position Highlights:

• Competitive remuneration with an hourly rate of $38 to $53 (experience dependent)
• Additional PD allowance to support your continuous growth
• Live and work in tropical Cairns, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest and stunning beaches
• Autonomy meets collaboration and team support
• For a recent graduate, opportunity to learn from titled musculoskeletal physiotherapists and other experienced physios

Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time (15-20 hours per week)

Opportunity to grow into a full-time role for recent/new graduates.

Practice Information:

This is a reputable private practice with strong referral base to local GPs and specialists. They work with clients from all walks of life with a key focus to build movement resilience. A majority of their clientele consists of privately funded patients (70%) with others including WorkCover, DVA, GPCCMP, TAC/CTP and occasional NDIS cases (20%). Their team comprises of four highly experienced Physiotherapists, including a Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and three others with experience spanning 12-30 years. They foster continuous learning through monthly in-clinic PD sessions, featuring both external guest presenters and internal peer discussions. Their clinic has three private rooms and a gym space with a fourth clinical bed. Paperless notes and diary, online booking system and PhysiTrack are utilised in the practice. Their clinic is centrally located in Cairns, offering short walking distance to good local coffee shops and a short ride to the vibrant Esplanade, market, and shopping centres.

Position Description:

This part-time role is suitable for both experienced and graduate Physiotherapists. If a recent/new graduate wishes to apply, there is opportunity to grow into a full-time role. You will manage a diverse musculoskeletal caseload (70% musculoskeletal conditions, 20% sporting injuries and 10% post-op or neurological conditions) with ability to direct patient bookings according to your specific interest area(s). Your work will primarily involve in-clinic consultations, with opportunity to engage in hydrotherapy and home visits as required. We believe in a true work-life balance, which is why there is no weekend work! They offer a balance of autonomy in your practice and tailored mentoring with their titled musculoskeletal physiotherapist as required.

Position Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in physiotherapy (Bachelor’s degree or Master’s entry level)
• Current AHPRA registration and full working rights in Australia
• Current professional indemnity insurance
• The ability to work both independently and effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proven ability to build rapport with clients and retain a consistent caseload
• Demonstrated sound clinical reasoning skills and the ability to generate individualised management plans
• A strong commitment to continuing professional development

About Cairns:

In Cairns, "work-life balance" isn’t a buzzword; it’s a daily reality. There are no gridlocked 1-hour commutes there. Whether you live by the northern beaches or in the leafy city-fringe suburbs, you are almost always a 15-minute drive from the clinic, the rainforest, or the boat ramp. Swap concrete jungles for afternoon swims in freshwater swimming holes, twilight boardwalk runs on the Esplanade, or weekend island hops. It gives the perfect balance for families. Cairns is also a magnet for young professionals, health-conscious locals, and adventure seekers. Cairns hosts annual international ironman and local marathon events. Whether it’s diving in the Great Barrier Reef or taking your mountain bike for a ride through mountain tracks, it is packed with nature beauty and adventure. Various local sporting clubs, run clubs, gyms provide the fastest way to build an instant social circle of like-minded, energetic peers. Cairns also has an international airport, making your trip to the rest of the world extremely easy.