Job Description
Physiotherapist – Hunter Rehabilitation and Health
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Hunter Rehabilitation and Health – Newcastle NSW
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A rare opportunity to become the founding physiotherapist within an established allied health team
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Are you an experienced physiotherapist who enjoys the front end of rehabilitation: understanding the injury, completing a thorough assessment, establishing a clear plan and helping someone begin their recovery well?
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Hunter Rehabilitation and Health is appointing our first physiotherapist.
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You will work alongside an experienced team of Accredited Exercise Physiologists, with the role focused predominantly on WorkCover initial assessments, acute musculoskeletal injury management and early recovery planning.
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This is not a traditional private practice role built around carrying a large, long term treatment caseload. The role is weighted toward quality initial assessment, early intervention, clear clinical reasoning, timely communication and helping each client enter the right rehabilitation pathway.
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As our founding physiotherapist, you will also have the opportunity to influence our clinical pathways, shape how the service develops and create a seamless transition from acute injury management into active rehabilitation.
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About Hunter Rehabilitation and Health
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Our Core Purpose is "To help people move more and live better"
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Our Mission is to "Inspire people to transform their lives through movement based healthcare"
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Hunter Rehabilitation and Health is one of the leading clinics in Australia. Weworkclosely with injured workers and those living with a wide range of medical conditions.
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We are now looking to include Physiotherapy within our services!
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Hunter Rehabilitation and Health were recently awarded Health Business of the Year and was a NSW Finalist (Top 5) at the Telstra Business Awards in **** (Being voted in the Top 5 business' in all of NSW!)
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Our Director was voted Australian Exercise Physiologist of the Year!
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We were also a National Finalist at The Australian Allied Health Awards for the "Team Culture Excellence" award
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Hunter Rehabilitation and Health prides itself on expert knowledge of injuries and conditionsas well as tailored exercise prescription to guarantee clients improvement.
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About the role
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Conducting comprehensive initial assessments for clients with workplace and acute musculoskeletal injuries
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Establishing a clear clinical impression, management plan and recovery goals
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Providing early physiotherapy intervention where clinically appropriate
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Assessing function and capacity in the context of the client's work and usual activities
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Educating clients about their injury, recovery and safe return to activity
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Preparing timely and high quality clinical reports and SIRA documentation
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Communicating with clients, nominated treating doctors, insurers, employers, rehabilitation consultants and other treatment providers
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Collaborating with our Exercise Physiologists to transition clients into active rehabilitation when appropriate
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Contributing to the development of HRH's physiotherapy systems,



clinical pathways and future service offering
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What we are looking for
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The successful person will have:
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Current general AHPRA registration as a physiotherapist
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Current SIRA approval, or eligibility and willingness to obtain approval before commencing WorkCover services
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Strong musculoskeletal assessment and acute injury management skills
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Experience in WorkCover, occupational health or return to work rehabilitation, which is highly regarded
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Ideally three or more years of physiotherapy experience
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Confidence working autonomously and making clear clinical decisions
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Solid written communication and clinical reporting skills
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The ability to communicate confidently with insurers, employers, doctors and rehabilitation providers
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A collaborative approach and an appreciation of the role of Exercise Physiology in active rehabilitation
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The ability to meet the requirements of a contractor arrangement, including an ABN and appropriate professional insurance
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Why join HRH?
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High hourly rates
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A role focused on thoughtful assessment, early intervention and meaningful recovery planning
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The opportunity to become HRH's founding physiotherapist and help shape the service from the beginning
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An experienced Exercise Physiology team to collaborate with
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Strong administrative and leadership support
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Exposure to WorkCover, acute injury management, workplace health and return to work services
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Clinical autonomy within a collaborative environment
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The opportunity for the role and service to grow over time
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Hours and working arrangements that can be discussed with the right person
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📌 Physiotherapist - Hunter Rehabilitation And Health (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter Rehabilitation and Health
📍 New South Wales