Description
EXPERIENCED PHYSIOTHERAPIST – SPORTS & MUSCULOSKELETAL
Full-time | Part-time considered for the right candidate
Ringwood, Melbourne
Commencing September 2026, or when we find the right person
Ringwood Sports Medicine is seeking an experienced physiotherapist to join our highly collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a physiotherapist passionate about sports injuries, musculoskeletal care and exercise based rehabilitation to work in a genuine sports medicine environment.
ABOUT RINGWOOD SPORTS MEDICINE
Ringwood Sports Medicine is a leading multidisciplinary sports medicine, physiotherapy and sports science centre in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
Our complete service model brings together:
Sports Medicine Physicians and Doctors
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Exercise Physiology
Psychology and Sports Psychology
Podiatry and Myotherapy
Concussion assessment and rehabilitation
Neuro and NDIS services
Clinical Pilates, Hydrotherapy and GLA:D programs
Running assessment and rehabilitation
Athletic development and high-performance services
Our clinicians work collaboratively across diagnosis, injury management, rehabilitation, objective testing and return to sport.
Our facilities include a dedicated rehabilitation gym and advanced VALD Performance technology, including ForceDecks force plates and strength and range dynamometry. These systems support objective assessment of strength, power, asymmetry, rehabilitation progress and return-to-sport readiness. We also have an antigravity training treadmill.
Ringwood Sports Medicine also owns and operates the Melbourne Sports Concussion Clinic. This provides opportunities to develop skills in concussion assessment and rehabilitation alongside clinicians trained in the ImPACT and Complete Concussions Management Inc. systems. We use advanced neurocognitive, vestibular, oculomotor, balance and cardiovascular testing as part of our diagnostic and rehabilitation algorithm.
THE ROLE
Approximately 75% of our physiotherapy caseload consists of sports and musculoskeletal patients, with a significant proportion involving adolescent athletes and structured rehabilitation.
The successful applicant must have experience with this demographic or demonstrate the clinical ability to develop these skills quickly.
The role includes:
Assessment and management of acute and chronic sports injuries
Musculoskeletal and spinal physiotherapy
Adolescent sports injury management
Post operative and gym based rehabilitation
Objective strength, power and return to sport testing
Injury prevention, athletic screening and performance development
Collaboration with Sports Medicine Physicians, doctors and allied health clinicians
Approximately one to two evening sessions each week will be required.
ABOUT YOU
Ideally, you will be an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with at least five years of clinical experience. APA titling is strongly preferred but not essential.
If you are not titled or currently undergoing titling, minimum 3 year experience is preferred working in Sports Physiotherapy.
Applicants with fewer than three years’ experience may apply but must demonstrate exceptional clinical experience and significant involvement in high level sport or considerable sports coverage.
You will ideally have:
Strong sports and musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation skills
Experience working with adolescent athletes
Sports team, competition or event coverage experience
Confidence delivering progressive gym based rehabilitation
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
A collaborative and team focused approach
Current AHPRA registration and Australian working rights
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We place considerable importance on professional development and clinical growth. Our physiotherapists benefit from:
A structured internal professional development program
Regular clinical education and case discussions
Individual one on one mentoring tailored to experience
Support from experienced APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists & Sports Doctors.
Multidisciplinary learning with Sports Medicine Physicians, doctors and allied health clinicians
External professional development funding
Exposure to VALD testing and high-performance rehabilitation including antigravity treadmill.
Opportunities to develop concussion assessment and rehabilitation skills
OUR TEAM AND CULTURE
Our team works exceptionally well together. We value clinical excellence, communication, collaboration and generosity between colleagues.
We also enjoy spending time together socially and participate in regular team building activities. We are looking for someone who is driven and professional while also being approachable, supportive and enjoyable to work alongside.
WHY JOIN US?
Predominantly sports and musculoskeletal caseload
Significant exposure to adolescent athletes
Multidisciplinary sports medicine environment
Dedicated rehabilitation gym
VALD testing and high performance services
Melbourne Sports Concussion Clinic development opportunities
Structured professional development and individual mentoring
External professional development funding
Supportive and socially connected team
Long term opportunity within an established and growing clinic
COMMENCEMENT AND APPLICATIONS
We would ideally like the successful applicant to commence from September 2026. However, finding the best person for our clinic and team is more important than filling the position quickly.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your sports and musculoskeletal experience, work with adolescent athletes, sports coverage and why you would like to join Ringwood Sports Medicine.
Applications will be treated confidentially.
Applications can be sent to Sports Physiotherapists Tim Jeans - timjeans@ringwoodsportsmedicine.com.au and Paul Haas - paulhaas@ringwoodsportsmedicine.com.au
Requirements
Ideally, you will be an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with at least five years of clinical experience. APA titling is strongly preferred but not essential.
If you are not titled or currently undergoing titling, minimum 3 year experience is preferred working in Sports Physiotherapy.
Applicants with fewer than three years’ experience may apply but must demonstrate exceptional clinical experience and significant involvement in high level sport or considerable sports coverage.
