Job Description

Senior Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation

n

n
- Full-time / Part-time
n
- Private Practice Experience: 5–7 years Take the Next Step in Your Physiotherapy Career
n

n

Are you an experienced Physiotherapist with 5–7 years of clinical experience looking for an opportunity to take on an senior role within a progressive private practice?

n

We are seeking a confident, clinically experienced and patient-focused Senior Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary healthcare environment in Frankston.

n

This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys managing a diverse musculoskeletal caseload, providing evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation, and building strong long-term relationships with patients.

n

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your caseload while contributing your experience and clinical knowledge to a collaborative team.

n

About the Role

n

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across a broad range of presentations.

n

Your responsibilities will include:

n

n
- Conducting comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and clinical examinations.
n
- Developing accurate clinical diagnoses and individualised treatment plans.
n
- Managing a varied musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy caseload.
n
- Providing hands‐on manual therapy and joint mobilisation techniques.
n
- Prescribing progressive exercise and rehabilitation programs.
n
- Managing acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
n
- Providing pre‐and post‐operative rehabilitation.
n
- Supporting patients recovering from workplace and motor vehicle injuries.
n
- Developing return‐to‐work and functional rehabilitation programs.
n




- Supporting return‐to‐sport and performance goals.
n
- Providing patient education and self‐management strategies.
n
- Using evidence‐based treatment approaches to achieve measurable outcomes.
n
- Monitoring patient progress and adapting treatment plans accordingly.
n
- Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation and reports.
n
- Communicating with GPs, specialists, surgeons, insurers and other healthcare professionals.
n
- Supporting junior clinicians through informal mentoring, clinical discussion and knowledge sharing.
n

n

The practice's approach combines detailed assessment, hands‐on treatment, targeted exercise, education and active rehabilitation, with an emphasis on helping patients achieve sustainable long‐term outcomes.

n

What We're Looking For

n

We're looking for a Physiotherapist who brings 5–7 years of solid clinical experience and is ready to operate confidently at a senior level.

n

You will ideally have:

n

n
- A recognised Physiotherapy degree.
n
- Current AHPRA registration and unrestricted Australian work eligibility.
n
- 5–7 years of physiotherapy experience.
n
- Strong musculoskeletal clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
n
- Experience working in private practice.
n
- Robust manual therapy and exercise prescription skills.
n
- Experience managing complex or persistent musculoskeletal conditions.
n
- Experience with sports injuries and rehabilitation.
n
- Strong communication and patient education skills.
n
- The ability to independently manage a clinical caseload.
n
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
n
- A commitment to evidence‐based practice.
n
- A genuine interest in mentoring and supporting less‐experienced clinicians.
n

n

Experience with WorkCover, TAC, DVA or other compensable injury schemes would be highly regarded.

📌 Senior Physiotherapist - Ft/Pt (Msk) (Victoria)
🏢 Healthcarelink Support
📍 Victoria