The team at Leap Health are looking for a passionate Exercise Physiologist to join their team across their various locations. They are looking for a full time Exercise Physiologist, but happy to negotiate hours for the right candidate. You will be exposed to a varied private practice caseload which may include: chronic disease management, sports Injuries, elite athletes, NDIS clients, DVA clients, Home care package clients & Work cover clients.

Professional development is encouraged and supported both in-house and externally. Leap Health offer a $1000 professional development scholarship for full time employees. They offer a flexible work roster to support your work-life balance. All notes, programming, reports and meetings are included in work hours.

The Role:

Leap Health is seeking a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic team member who can perform the following responsibilities:

Prevent, treat and manage health conditions (including diseases, disorders, traumas and injuries) including complex and chronic conditions.

Improve and maintain health status and function.

Work with both individuals and groups in a professional manner.

Screen, assess and measure capacity & function for activities of daily living and work-related activities and to inform interventions.

Prescribe, deliver, adapt and evaluate movement, physical activity, and exercise-based interventions to:

Facilitate recovery and maximise independence

Empower people to improve health outcomes and self-manage health conditions

Coach and motivate to increase engagement and self-efficacy in treatment and physical activity, all whilst taking into consideration the client’s preferences, needs, barriers and goals.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

ESSA registration

CPR and First Aid

Experience required:

This role would suit either a new graduate or an experienced clinician looking to stretch themselves in new ways. Leap Health have the ability to tailor the role, with senior clinician support/mentoring available, or if you’re an experienced EP, you can hit the ground running working autonomously and within the team.

Leap Health strives to give their patients the support and care they need to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. They are looking for a team member who has an unwavering desire to provide the highest quality patient care, with a strong focus on restoring clients to full function without the need for ongoing treatment. Their ideal candidate applies a person-centred approach to people of diverse backgrounds and works collaboratively with clients and the relevant stakeholders involved in supporting their health and well-being.

About Leap Health:

Leap Health is a locally owned business of seven Allied Health clinics across Southern Tasmania. With a group of 30+ clinical staff, they offer Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Podiatry, Occupational Therapy, Osteopathy, Massage Therapy and Dietetics services. Their practices have an outstanding reputation with doctors and the local community for providing a high standard of professional treatment and achieving great results.

Life in Hobart, Tasmania

Live in a thriving city centre, just a stone’s throw from untamed wilderness. You can get the most out of your work/life balance by taking your pick of gorgeous trails and unrivalled natural beauty, plentiful dining and local cultural events, and experience the best that Tassie has to offer.

Application instructions:

If you’re interested in learning more about the role reach out via email or if you would like to apply please email your CV and a cover letter to Kate Gale - Email: [email protected]