Part-Time Accredited Exercise Physiologist (Parramatta and/or Chatswood)

Location: Parramatta and/or Chatswood

Hours: 11-15 hours per week (including Saturday mornings)

About Us: Join our passionate team at BJC Health, a leader in multi-disciplinary rheumatic disease care for over 21 years. We have made significant advancements in healthcare delivery and are committed to our 10-year vision, helping people with rheumatic disease live and feel better. BJC Health operates out of 3 clinics across Sydney in Parramatta, Chatswood, and Bondi Junction and is well-established online, extending our care beyond the consulting room. Our EP service strives to offer world-class care through one-on-one consultations, small-group exercise training, virtual exercise sessions, and online educational workshops. We seek a new EP team member who is looking to be part of a great team and develop their skills in MSK and Rheumatology care.

Our Cultural Values:

• Be good with people
• Play like a pro
• Lead with humility

Role Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic, efficient, and highly motivated Accredited Exercise Physiologist for a part-time clinical role. This position is ideal for a fully qualified AEP looking to supplement other work or further study. The role involves working in-person to deliver exceptional exercise physiology services to our clients. There is potential for the role to expand into a full-time role for the ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver treatment plans for patients with rheumatic diseases to help them live and feel better
• Conduct in-person assessments and consultations
• Facilitate small group training sessions
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and specialist referrers
• Follow up with clients who have stopped engaging in an attempt to re-engage with them or to figure out why they have discontinued care

Clinical Opportunities:

• Enhance your knowledge and expertise in Rheumatology
• Treat a varied caseload primarily of private patients but also Medicare referrals, NDIS, and insurance schemes
• Collaborate with our specialised multidisciplinary team including Rheumatologists, Physiotherapists, Hand specialists, Podiatrists and Remedial Massage Therapists

Expectations:

• You are self-motivated, work well independently and within a team
• Be ready to engage, motivate, and inspire clients
• Provide constructive feedback and support to colleagues
• Maintain a high level of communication with clients and the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise what needs to be done to help patients succeed through their health journey

Requirements:

• ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist
• Annual CPR & First Aid certification
• Willingness to register with SIRA to treat patients under insurance schemes
• Ability to work at Parramatta and/or Chatswood location and Saturday mornings

Desirable Attributes (Not Essential):

• Personal training experience, especially in group facilitation
• Physically fit and experienced in functional training

Employee Benefits:

• Staff discounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Team social events
• Clinic closure over Christmas and New Year
• BJC education in-services with the allied health and rheumatology teams
• Support for attending professional conferences
• Training and professional development allowance
• Career progression opportunities
• Human Resources support

How to Apply: Please include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the points above.

Explore our website to learn more about what we do and why we do it www.bjchealth.com.au.

Eligible candidates who meet the qualifications and are authorized to work in Australia are encouraged to apply.