Description
Physiotherapist (Early Career) – GP Referrals + Mentorship + Pathway to Full Caseload
Reach & Rise Physio – Hornsby
Casual (Thursdays to start) → Clear pathway to part-time/full-time as caseload builds
$40–$45 per hour + super (depending on experience)
The Opportunity
This role is designed for an early-career physiotherapist who wants to rapidly develop clinical skill and build a strong patient caseload within a growing clinic.
You will be working within a busy medical centre with consistent in-house GP referrals, providing a reliable flow of new patients and a strong foundation to build your caseload from the start.
You will begin with one clinical day per week (Thursday), with a clear pathway to additional days as your caseload grows.
In the early stages, you will be supported in building your caseload through a combination of GP referrals and internal patient allocation, ensuring early consistency while you develop confidence and momentum.
This is a growth role — as your caseload builds, you will have the opportunity to expand into additional clinical days and progress toward a full schedule.
What You’ll Get
Consistent GP referrals to support building your caseload
A structured environment focused on exercise-based rehabilitation and long-term outcomes
Weekly or regular case discussions focused on improving clinical reasoning and patient outcomes
A clear pathway from one day per week → part-time → full-time
The opportunity to build and manage your own patient caseload, with clear expectations around patient outcomes, progression, and retention
What You’ll Be Doing
Conducting structured musculoskeletal assessments
Delivering exercise-based rehabilitation programs
Guiding patients through active treatment and progression
Educating patients on long-term injury management
Communicating with referring GPs and healthcare professionals
Maintaining clear and professional clinical notes
About the Clinic
Reach & Rise Physio is a growing clinic located within a busy medical centre in Hornsby, with ongoing referrals from in-house GPs.
The clinic focuses on:
Clear diagnosis and clinical reasoning
Progressive, exercise-based rehabilitation
Patient education and self-management
Measurable outcomes and long-term results
Who This Suits
This role is well suited to a physiotherapist who:
Has 1–3 years of musculoskeletal experience
Wants to improve clinical reasoning and rehab skills
Is motivated to build and retain a patient caseload over time
Values active treatment over passive modalities
Communicates confidently with patients and other professionals
Requirements
Degree in Physiotherapy (Bachelor or Masters)
Current AHPRA registration
Professional indemnity insurance
Strong communication skills
Required prior to commencement:
First Aid & CPR
Working With Children Check
National Police Check
How to Apply
Please submit:
Your resume
A short response (max 300–400 words) to the following:
“A recreational runner presents with knee pain during 10km training. How would you manage them over the first 6 weeks?”
Please outline:
your assessment priorities
key factors guiding your diagnosis
how you would progress rehabilitation
how you would determine return to running
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief clinical discussion as part of the interview process.
Work Location
Hornsby (in-person)
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Bachelor or Masters degree in Physiotherapy
Current registration with AHPRA
Professional indemnity insurance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Prior to Commencement
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Working With Children Check
National Police Check
Desirable (But Not Essential)
Interest in strength and conditioning
Experience managing sports or orthopaedic injuries
Interest in long-term injury prevention and performance
