Description:
Position: Exercise Physiologist- Paediatric with potential for Pre/Post-natal women-Working with Children with Disabilities and Developmental Delays
Company: Smilestones Therapy
Location: Wynnum, Brisbane
Employment Type:
Exercise Physiologist: Part-time (24 hours a fortnight) - potential to increase if desire to work with Pre/Post natal Women as well
Join Our Amazing Team!
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families? If you're passionate about paediatrics and creating happy, healthy smiles, then you're in the right place! Smilestones Therapy is looking for a Paediatric Exercise Physiologist specialising in Disabilities and Developmental Delays to join our dynamic team. You will have a beautiful case-load consisting of children from 3 years old to 16 years old with conditions such as developmental delay, ASD, ADHD, DCD and more. We are also expanding to include Pre/Post-natal women so your role could be increased if you are keen to learn/already have experience with this demographic as well!
Currently case load is being required for Fortnightly Tuesdays and Weekly Wednesdays, with potential to re-shuffle days.
Why Smilestones Therapy?
At Smilestones Therapy, we're not just a clinic; we're a community. We believe in working together to achieve incredible outcomes for our clients while maintaining a supportive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate and believe in going above and beyond for not only our clients but for our staff as well - you will be well looked after!
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
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Happy Faces, Happy Spaces: Our clinic is always filled with laughter, joy, and of course, lots of smiles! We're committed to creating a positive, upbeat environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We have 3 happy, fun, and welcoming Therapy Rooms, each of which are suited to different children, goals, and therapy interventions.
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Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours to ensure you have time for yourself and your family. Have the flexibility to make your own schedule, booking in clients at mutual times, or have the choice to let us do your schedule for you. We are happy to support either!
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Professional Growth: We're dedicated to helping you grow in your career. You'll have access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and a supportive team to help you reach your full potential. We have a generous Professional Development allowance to help you grow into the therapist you desire!
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Laid-back Atmosphere: We believe in working hard, but we also know how to have fun. Our office is a laid-back, modern space where you'll feel relaxed and comfortable. No “micro-managers” here! We give you the space and freedom to be your own therapist, as long as our values are aligned :)
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Modern Equipment: We pride ourselves on having the latest technology and equipment to provide the best care possible for our clients. If there is something you've been wanting to try, a resource you want for the space, or an intervention you think would benefit your clients - we will support you to bring it into the clinic!
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Passionate Team: Our growing team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families. You will often find us volunteering, and doing little sweet gestures between clients and therapists making sure we all feel appreciated and making sure each day is filled with Smiles and positivity!
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Beautiful Location: Our clinic is located in the beautiful Bayside area- Wynnum, providing a serene and tranquil setting for both our team and our clients. We are located on a very popular street with many food and coffee options, amazing toy shops and the best gelato a girl could ask for! We are also a 5 minute walk to the waterfront making it possible to fit in a waterfront walk or swim between clients or during lunch! We have designated staff parking, and a full shared kitchen with hot water, microwave, sandwich press, toaster etc.
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No Weekend Work: Unless you want to! We typically only work Monday-Friday- however, you control your schedule so if you preferred to work Saturdays and short weekdays- we could support that as well!
About the Role:
As a Paediatric Exercise Physiologist at Smilestones Therapy, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional physiotherapy services to children with disabilities and developmental delays. You'll work with a diverse caseload, using a variety of interventions and techniques to help children achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct Exercise Physiology assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
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Provide hands-on therapy sessions, utilizing interventions such as spider cage, treadmill training, hydrotherapy, blaze pods and more. Typical sessions include obstacle courses, strength work, balance work, propioception training and a few other fun things!
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Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists, to ensure integrated care. We have Physiotherapists in our clinic and have Speech Pathologists in our building. We also work closely with Occupational Therapists in the area.
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Actively participate in team meetings, contribute to diagnosis formulation, goal setting, and discharge planning.
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Communicate effectively with patients, families, supervisors, assistants, and students across various healthcare settings.
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Maintain accurate and concise patient records to facilitate the analysis of service trends.
Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology.
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Current registration with ESSA (or equivalent)
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2-3 years of experience in Exercise Physiology, particularly with children with disabilities and developmental delays, recommended but not required
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Experience with Pre/Post-natal exercise highly sought after
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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Must have own Vehicle and Australian Drivers License
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QLD Working with Children Check/Blue Card
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Fluent in English
What we really want:
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A therapist passionate about paediatrics, someone who is motivated and driven to help their clients smash goals
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A therapist who is open-minded to trying new interventions, treatments, equipment etc. While we understand we all have something we are bias towards, we pride ourselves in being open-minded to at least try something if a client suggests it.
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A therapist with a creative, busy mind! We love trying new things, adventuring, and getting creative. We want someone who can bring in new ideas, adventures, and help us make our clinic the best clinic around!
Apply Now:
If you're enthusiastic, passionate, and ready to join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference, then we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to hello@smilestonestherapy.com or click on the "Apply Now" button below.
Join us at Smilestones Therapy and be a part of something truly special! A place where you can be sure to experience changing kiddo's lives and achieving “Smilestones” every single week!
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