WORK WITH US

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives through health and wellness?


At Hunter Functional Health, we are always looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team.
If you are committed to providing exceptional care, we want to hear from you.

 

ABOUT US

Hunter Functional Health is a multidisciplinary allied health practice based in Newcastle, NSW, offering Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Sports Chiropractic services and a range of soft tissue therapies (including the latest shockwave therapy).

We are here to help our patients achieve their goals, build capacity, and work through challenges, whether they arise at home, work, school, or in fitness.We have a strong focus on sports, exercise and enhancing the mind-body connection. We work with clients across all age groups, from children as needing developmental support, pregnancy and post-natal support (in and out of the gym) to adults and athletes seeking pain management, injury rehabilitation, athletic performance improvement and more.

New Grads

Are you a recent graduate eager to start your career in a supportive and dynamic environment?

As a graduate, you’ll be joining a team dedicated to excellence in patient care. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where new graduates can develop their skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience.

  • Mentorship and Professional Growth: Our commitment to professional growth ensures you’ll be guided and mentored throughout your journey, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while learning from the best.

  • Collaborative Learning Environment: You will work within a multidisciplinary team, gaining valuable cross-professional insights that enhance your understanding and broaden your skills.

  • Career Growth: We offer structured pathways for career progression, training and fast growth with a growing patient base and existing client waitlist in place.

  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and we support flexible scheduling to ensure your well-being.

 

Sports & Chiropractic

Join our team as a chiropractor or physiotherapist.

You will work with a diverse existing (and growing) client base, including athletes of all levels, helping them prevent injuries, enhance performance, and recover from sports-related issues. A strong understanding of sports injuries and rehabilitation techniques is desirable.

  • We focus on improving mobility, stability and strength using a combination of manual adjustment, soft tissue therapies and exercise programming with a focus on enhancing athletic performance while minimising the risk of injury.

    • Sports chiropractic

    • Biomechanical assessment

    • Strength, conditioning and rehabilitation programming

    • Shockwave therapy

    • Mobility issues

    • Shoulder, hip and ankle injuries/strains

    • Soft tissue complaints, strains or tears

    • Cupping

    • Dry needling

    • Pain management

    • Injury rehabilitation

    • Delivering world-class accredited services to private, Medicare, SIRA Workcover, DVA and NDIS clients

    • Building long-lasting and strong relationships across the community

    • Accelerating company performance through your work

    • Accurately record data and reports

    • Excellent communication and customer service skills

    • Passion for the development of our team and our patients

    • Being proactive, confident and professional

    • A positive attitude and is a friendly and collaborative team member

    • Knowledge and a keen interest in Exercise, Sports, Health and Fitness is a bonus

    • Relevant qualification with AHPRA Registration

    • Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance

    • Current First Aid and CPR certification

    • Beautifully appointed modern multi-disciplinary practice

    • Fully equipped on-site rehabilitation gym

    • Busy practice with opportunity for fast growth

    • Existing varied client base

    • Mentorship, training and CPD opportunities

    • Competitive salary

    • Performance based bonus

    • Team social events

    • Complimentary services and friends/family discounts

    • New grads welcome to apply

Occupational Therapy

Join our team as an Occupational Therapist.

You will work with children of all ages, helping them develop the skills they need to perform daily activities and achieve developmental milestones. Demonstrated experience working with children and experience with retained reflexes, neuro-motor development, ASD and ADHD highly desirable.

  • Our Occupational Therapists provide education, strategies and care for children and families:

    • developmental delays

    • sensory processing issues

    • neuro-motor development

    • retained neonatal reflexes integration

    • emotional regulation

    • self-care skills

    • fine motor skill development

    • core strength, posture and coordination

    • planning and executive function skills

    • social skills

    • attention / concentration

    • behavioural concerns

    • impulse control

    • school readiness

  • This is a full-time on-site role as an Occupational Therapist at Hunter Functional Health.

    As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for evaluating patients' functional abilities, developing personalised treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions.

    You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care and support patients' recovery and rehabilitation process. Your day-to-day tasks may include conducting assessments, reporting, collaboration with other health professionals, school visits and providing education and support to clients and their families on site as our fully equipped clinic and activity space.

    • Occupational Therapy skills, including assessment and intervention techniques

    • Knowledge of Medicine and Rehabilitation practices

    • Excellent Communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

    • Experience in Pediatrics is preferred

    • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

    • Empathy and compassion for patients

    • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

    • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

    • Valid licenses, registrations and insurances to practice in NSW

    • Beautifully appointed modern multi-disciplinary practice

    • Busy practice with opportunity for fast growth

    • Existing client base and waitlist

    • Mentorship, training and CPD opportunities

    • Competitive salary

    • Performance based bonus

    • Team social events

    • Complimentary services and friends/family discounts

    • New grads welcome to apply

ready to apply?

Sound like a good fit? We would love to hear from you! 

Simply send us an email with your resume, outlining your background and what you can bring to the role. You can also find out more about us, by exploring our website, visiting our instagram or using the form below.