Contract, Locum, Part-Time to Full-Time Options | Accommodation Provided
Cooktown, Far North Queensland

Escape the hustle, embrace adventure, and make a difference in a close-knit community.

At Wellness Embodied, we’re expanding opportunities in Cooktown — a picturesque town of 2,500 people with reef, rainforest, and adventure right on your doorstep. We’re seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join our outreach clinic in a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to truly immerse yourself in community healthcare.

The Role

This role is best suited to a self-motivated musculoskeletal generalist with strong clinical reasoning and time management skills. You’ll run the Cooktown clinic day-to-day with remote admin support from our Cairns team, and collaborate with an OT who works in the clinic five days a week (outside of school holidays).

Caseload includes:

Wide variety: NDIS, WorkCover, CTP, and private clients.

Musculoskeletal, generalist, and community presentations.

Opportunities to build relationships in the Cooktown community and grow a loyal client base.

Flexibility is key — choose from locum, contract, part-time, or full-time arrangements.

Lifestyle & Perks 🌴

Accommodation provided — suitable for a single person or couple (no children). Includes storage sheds for a boat, camper trailer, or other gear.

Choose your own hours to suit your lifestyle.

Cooktown lifestyle: incredible fishing, hiking, and reef trips (Ribbon Reefs accessible by boat or with friends).

Active local community: pool, PCYC gym, and even underwater hockey!

Supportive professional network including healthcare, environmental, and council professionals.

Four-hour scenic drive from Cairns.

Professional Development & Support

Even though you’ll be the face of the Cooktown clinic, you won’t be on your own:

Weekly in-services and meeting schedule with the Cairns team (accessible remotely).

Quarterly team days, social events, and CPD courses (join in-person when possible).

Access to a full database of past training content plus new in-house courses as advertised.

Ongoing mentoring and collaboration with our Cairns-based clinicians.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

Have strong musculoskeletal and generalist physio skills.

Can manage time, bookings, and clinic operations independently.

Enjoy building connections in a small, welcoming community.

Are experienced and confident without daily in-person admin support.

Why Join Us?

Be part of an award-winning multidisciplinary team whose vision is to make Far North Queensland the healthiest region in Australia.

Enjoy the variety of a rural caseload while still having OT support on-site and Cairns admin backing you up.

Build both your clinical skills and your lifestyle in a location most people only dream of visiting.

Important: This role requires an experienced physiotherapist — it is not suitable for new graduates due to the level of independence required.