Experienced Physiotherapist – Cooktown

4 days ago

Cooktown QLD, Australia Wellness Embodied Full time $90,000 - $135,000 per year

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $135,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

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