Exercise Physiologist - Cairns

About the role

Proactive Health is a national ecosystem of over 40 allied health businesses across 450+ locations in Australia. We unite independent clinic owners under a shared commitment to clinical excellence - providing the governance, development infrastructure, and operational support of a large network while preserving the personalised, community-driven care that smaller practices do best. Our clinics operate as genuine multidisciplinary teams. Exercise physiologists work alongside physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, dietitians, and social workers - not just sharing a building, but actively coordinating care and learning from each other every day. We service clients across DVA, Medicare (EPC), NDIS, Home Care Packages, private health, and workers' compensation - giving our EPs one of the most diverse and clinically rich caseloads in the profession. About This Clinic - Cairns The Cairns clinic is a vibrant, community-focused allied health practice known for its commitment to patient-centred care and holistic rehabilitation. Situated in a regional area with access to a diverse client base, this clinic provides a great opportunity for an Exercise Physiologist to make a meaningful impact and grow their skills in a supportive multidisciplinary team. Why This Opportunity Stands Out Exercise physiology is a profession with enormous scope - but too many roles narrow it down to one funding stream, one patient demographic, and one way of working. This role is different. At Proactive Health, you'll work across the full breadth of what an Accredited Exercise Physiologist can offer. You'll design and deliver individualised exercise programs for people managing chronic conditions, recovering from surgery, building functional capacity after injury, navigating the NDIS, or simply working to stay mobile and independent as they age. Your clinical reasoning will be tested and developed - not dulled by repetition. DVA is a significant and deeply rewarding part of our work. You'll support veterans across a wide range of presentations - from chronic musculoskeletal pain and cardiovascular conditions to mental health-related deconditioning and complex multi-morbidity. These are patients who deserve thorough, considered care, and DVA's no-gap funding model means you have the time and resources to deliver it properly. Beyond DVA, you'll also work with Medicare, NDIS, Home Care, workers' compensation, and private clients - keeping your skills broad and your weeks varied. What Your Week Actually Looks Like A typical day might include an initial assessment for a Medicare EPC client recovering from orthopedic surgery, followed by a group exercise class for NDIS participants focusing on functional mobility. You may visit a local aged care facility to deliver rehabilitation programs under Home Care Packages, and collaborate with our physiotherapists and dietitians for comprehensive patient management. The variety ensures ongoing professional growth and client engagement. Day-to-day, you'll be: Conducting thorough initial assessments including functional testing, health screening, and exercise capacity evaluation Designing and delivering individualised, evidence-based exercise programs across clinic, gym, home, and community settings Managing a mixed caseload spanning DVA, Medicare (EPC), NDIS, Home Care Packages, workers' compensation, and private clients Running individual and small group exercise sessions tailored to each participant's clinical needs Collaborating with physiotherapists, podiatrists, OTs, dietitians, and GPs as part of genuine multidisciplinary care Monitoring progress, adjusting programs, and supporting patients toward meaningful functional and health outcomes Maintaining high-quality clinical documentation in line with ESSA standards and Proactive Health's governance framework Educating clients on self-management strategies, lifestyle modification, and injury prevention What You'll Get From Us - Beyond the Salary Dedicated mentorship - you'll have a mentor in your corner, whether you're a new grad finding your feet or a mid-career EP looking to sharpen a specialty. The Proactive Health Academy - professional development partnerships that keep your skills current and your ESSA CPD obligations covered. Graduate and Leadership Programs - structured pathways for early-career clinicians and experienced EPs alike. Our graduate program is one of the most comprehensive in the sector. Clinical governance that has your back - quality assurance, supervision, peer review, and clinical frameworks that let you practise with confidence. The Hot Tub rewards program - discounts with The Iconic, JB Hi-Fi, Uber, Kmart, and more, plus access to our wellbeing centre. Real career progression - from clinician to senior EP, to team lead, to clinic management, to ownership. The path exists and people are walking it. ESSA accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP), or eligibility for accreditation A recognised terti

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