Looking to embark on a new Physio or Exercise Physiology career?
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Here's what previous new graduate Keely Froling had to say about working with us.
Current Therapy Career Opportunities
Updated Nov 2024
Start Date: Early 2025
Physiotherapist – Diverse Caseload Opportunities
About the Opportunity
At In-Balance, we’re looking to cast the net wide for a talented Physiotherapist who’s ready to explore and build their unique skill set in an encouraging and collaborative environment. This role offers you a chance to bring your passion for Musculoskeletal, Lymphoedema, or Neuro-rehabilitation. Whether you have experience or are keen to learn, we invite you to be part of our team, where your career growth is a priority.
This position is full-time but with flexibility for part-time to fit your schedule.
What You Will Do:
- Independent Client Management: Assess, diagnose, and plan treatments with a supportive, structured approach. We offer 45-minute initial consults and 30-minute follow-ups, with longer appointment times for new graduates. Our varied clientele includes post-operative, lymphoedema, Neurological, NDIS, Sports, vestibular, concussion and ante/postnatal patients
- Day-to-Day Variety: Providing patient centred care that includes personalised exercise programs whether that be 1:1, small group rehabilitation or aquatic therapy. Offering manual therapy or taping techniques to assist with pain management and improvement of function. You may also have the opportunity to conduct home visits using our company vehicle.
- Build Your Skills & Interests: We encourage you to express your unique clinical interests. Want to gain more experience in Lymphoedema, Musculoskeletal or Neuro-rehab? Let’s work together to make it happen!
- Lymphoedema - including the use of a ‘Sozo’ Medical Bioimpedance Spectroscopy for accurate assessment and therapeutic laser as part of rehabilitation care.
- Musculoskeletal - being able to use ‘AxIT’ force plates and dynamometers to assess and guide rehabilitation with the use of strength and conditioning, cardio and pilates based equipment.
- Neurological Rehabilitation - With the ability to provide therapy in the clinic across 2 different sites, one of which is a fully equipped gym, or community based therapy whether at the client’s home, in the pool or outdoors.
- Collaborative Care Approach: Work in a multidisciplinary team with Exercise Physiologists, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapist, and a Psychologist to provide holistic support for our clients.
The Following Are Essential:
- Registered with AHPRA
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Check (RWVP)
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance
- Current First Aid & CPR
Role Desirables:
- 2-3 years of experience (not required; new graduates are encouraged to apply)
- Valid driver’s licence
- Experience or interest in lymphoedema management, Clinical Pilates (we’re happy to train motivated individuals)
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Flexible Work Hours: Full-time, part-time, or a flexible arrangement that suits your lifestyle, including a 9-day fortnight option.
Comprehensive Training & Mentorship:
- Annual PD allowance of $1,000
- 12-month staged mentorship for new graduates
- Monthly mentoring and PD sessions to help you develop your clinical knowledge and skill set.
- Quarterly paid team huddles with CPD opportunities
Competitive Salary & Rewards Program:
Base salary between $70-$95k, based on experience, plus super and reward structure.
Employee Benefits:
- 20 days paid annual leave
- 30 mins of daily paid admin time (for a 7.5-hour day)
- Quarterly bonus for meeting and exceeding targets
- Free access to Pilates classes, studio, and gym
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Welcoming and inclusive team culture with fun social events
- Beautiful, spacious treatment rooms within our heritage listed building located in central Launceston.
To express your interest in neuro-rehab, MSK, lymphoedema, or any other area, send your resume and cover letter to practicemanagement@inbalancephysio.com.au. We’d love to hear how your unique skills can add to our team!Next Step
Are we a match?
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What To Expect Working With Us
Work in a beautifully renovated heritage building on the fringe of Launceston CBD. Our vibrant Physiotherapy and Allied Health Hub includes a Pilates classroom, fully equipped gym, and rehab studio. We offer a wide range of services, including Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, and more, all under one roof. We focus on collaboration and treating individuals, not just their symptoms, and we invite you to help us make a real difference in our community's health and lifestyle goals.
Enjoy the perfect balance between our modern studio/gym and private, well-appointed treatment rooms (yes, we have actual doors!). Feel supported by our incredible admin team, who bring years of experience to assist you and your clients. Get acquainted with our Nookal practice management and Physitrack exercise programs, designed to make your workday smoother and more efficient.
Regular meet-ups with staff are the norm, where you can share insights, celebrate successes, and plan social outings. Tap into the wealth of knowledge across our Allied Health Practitioners, encouraging referrals and collaborations. Become part of the Polestar Pilates family and hone your exercise prescription skills. At In-Balance, we value work-life balance, with most staff enjoying evenings and weekends off, as we primarily operate on weekdays. We actively involve our staff in the business decision-making process, ensuring everyone is part of our journey.
Join our stable, strong, and loyal team, enjoying monthly whole-team events and spontaneous social gatherings. Leave egos at the door; our clinic is a space for learning and growth, often hosting external educators and colleagues from other practices to share and collaborate. If you're ready to bring your energy and passion to our team, we're eager to welcome you. At In-Balance, it's about making a difference, continuous learning, and enjoying the journey with like-minded individuals.
You Are a Good Fit If:
- Are curious, passionate about learning, and eager to improve.
- Think outside the box and strive for excellence.
- Listen to your clients and respect their goals.
- Communicate clearly to empower clients.
- Are friendly, warm, and welcoming.
- Value teamwork and collaboration.
- Embrace feedback and shared challenges.
- Are confident in promoting your skills within the community.
12 Reasons Why We Believe We Are An Employer Of Choice in Launceston
We provide a positive environment and support staff development with the following initiatives
Dedicated Mentoring
After a thorough 100 day induction, you will meet with a mentor on a monthly basis to discuss caseloads and gain advice for cases that may be challenging. This is an opportunity to develop your knowledge, problem solving and to share your insights. We welcome shadowing of other therapists to help you gain a deeper understanding and different perspectives.
Financial Support For CPD Courses
We really value any opportunity for further training in external CPD and courses which is why we each year we offer you financial help in attending courses and seminars. We encourage you to share your educational gains with us during our in-house professional development sessions.
Competitive Remuneration
Valuing the individuals that make up our team starts right from the beginning. We believe in you as a person and we value what you can bring to our team which is why we have full confidence in your abilities. We schedule daily paid admin time to help reduce the stress of completing notes, letters, treatment plans & other tasks.
Employee Assistance Program
Life can be an unexpected rollercoasterand there are may be challenges you need to address. We are here for you to help navigate those twists and turns. We have a dedicated Employee Assistance Program provider which is both confidential and readily available should you need it.
Quarterly Development Days
Knowing your strengths, weaknesses and overall purpose is all essential to creating a fulfilling career for yourself which is why our quarterly development days are designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. These days are paid and involve both the therapy and admin team members. We love to have a mixture of operational, personal growth, strategy and best of all some fun activities so it is never boring!
Quarterly Alignment Meetings
Designed to help you improve your work flow , enhance our clients journey, help you attract your ideal clients and reach your financial targets. This is an opportunity for you to sit down with the Directors to give and receive feedback and outline your career goals for the following quarter.
Flexible Work Hours
We understand that the 38 hour work week isn’t for everyone and therefore we offer the opportunity for flexibility where we can. If full time work isn’t the right fit for you, we will work with you to find the best option for you. Some of our team enjoy a 4 day week. We fully support our working mums with hours to suit daycare and school pick ups.
Amazing Technical Support
No longer be burdened with drawing stick figures on scrap paper, Physitrack allows for accurate and timely teaching of exercise with photos, videos and ability to deliver online outcome measures for clients. Our practice management system is Nookal and we use slack and Google suite for our internal communications, making it easier for you to feel connected to the whole team.
In-house Professional Development
In house PD sessions are held on a regular basis with presentations from external sources as well as our own In-Balance team members. We love to collaborate and often host other Physio and allied health practices at our education sessions.
Monthly Team Meetings
Our monthly team meetings are a great way to get together as a group, share ideas, celebrate our wins, address any operational issues and plan for the month ahead! We want you to join and will pay for you to attend.
Monthly Multidisciplinary Meetings
There is so much learning that happens between different therapists from different disciplines. We lean on each other for support and discuss our clients to help achieve the best outcomes for them. This beats the need for ‘hallway conversations’ and gives you a clear pathway for appropriate referrals both within and external to our practice.
Leadership Opportunities
We believe that all of our team at In-balance are leaders in their field which is why we strive to create opportunities for informal and formal leadership roles within our practice. We are keen to hear what your personal desires for achieving a rewarding career might look like at In-Balance.
12 Reasons Why We Love Tassie and think you will too
Escape the rat race - Launceston has a population of 106,000 people
Accessibility
Launceston is a riverside city located in the North of Tasmania only one hours flight from Melbourne and 1.5 hours to Sydney. Accessible by both plane and a passenger ferry- The Spirit of Tasmania.
Heritage Values
We have one of the best-preserved early cityscapes in Australia with elegant Colonial and Victorian architecture and century-old parks.
Iconic Tourism Experiences
- Cradle mountain,
- Bay of Fires,
- Freycinet National Park (Wine Glass Bay),
- Mount Field National Park,
- Kunanyi/Mount Wellington,
- Stanley,
- The Tarkine,
- The Three Capes track,
- Wukalina,
- Strahan,
- Port Arthur,
- Bruny Island,
- Flinders Island,
- King Island,
- Hobart's Salamanca Markets and so many other iconic tourist and wilderness destinations- all make for an easy weekend away.
Awesome Annual Events
Tasmania is home to annual events such as:
- Festivale in Launceston- showcasing our amazing food and wine, not to mention talented performing artists visiting our region.
- The Taste of Tasmania is a similar 4 day event at the end of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
- Launceston hosts the Mona Foma music festival
- and Hobart the mid winter Dark Mofo event.
- Junction Arts Festival
- Beer festival
Cataract Gorge
You can access the amazing natural Cataract gorge on our doorstep with panoramic views, wilderness and walking trails, a pool, playground, sculpted gardens and a chairlift.
The Tamar Valley
Launceston has a vibrant wine culture -with many award winning vineyards within a short drive to the Tamar valley. Known especially for our cool climate Sparkling, Pinot, Chardonnay and Rieslings.
Attractive Arts and Culture Scene
A burgeoning arts and music community
- Ten days on the Island,
- Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
- Tasmanian Craft Fair.
- There's also plenty of culture on offer at art galleries, museums and design centre
- Its only a 2 hour drive to Hobart to see the infamous MONA museum !
Bushwalking
So many bush-walks, too many to mention! Whether you prefer a 1 hour easy walk, an overnight camp or one week challenging walk, Tassie has so many beautiful and contrasting places to tread.
Mountain Biking
World class/enduro mountain bike trails await such as those found at Derby, Blue Tier, St Helens, Maydena and also closer to Launceston locally at the Gorge, Hollybank and Kate Reid.
Surfing
You can be surfing amazing mostly uncrowded waves within a 2 hour radius. Tassie has some amazing surf breaks on the East Coast, South coast, West Coast and even the North Coast
Skiing
Its a short and scenic 60 min drive from Launceston to Ben Lomond ski fields in winter or 3 hours to Mount Field National Park which has skiing and beautiful forests and short walks.
Our beautiful island home
Tasmania is widely regarded as Australia’s safest state. We are clean, green and clever. We have good schools, low cost of living and a great lifestyle. Our people are mostly helpful, kind, accepting & patient and our weather is not as cold as people expect.
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