Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
16 Dec, 26
Salary
32500.0
Posted On
17 Sep, 26
Experience
1 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Industry
Hospitals & Health Systems
MSK Practitioner Sports Therapist / Sports Rehabilitator
We’re looking for one person, and we’re being fussy about it
We’ve got five treatment rooms, a rehab gym, a busy appointment book and a waiting list of people who want to get better.
What we haven’t got is the right practitioner in one of those rooms.
So rather than write the usual advert, here’s an honest description of the job, the clinic and the kind of person who does well here.
If it sounds like you, we’d genuinely like to hear from you.
What the job actually looks like
You’ll have a busy diary. Up to nine patients a day, 45 minutes each, and the patients are already coming through our doors - we’re not asking you to go out and find them.
They’re a mixed bag, and that’s the fun of it.
Runners who’ve done something silly in week ten of a marathon block. Lifters with shoulders that have had enough. People three months post knee replacement who want to walk the dog properly again, not just manage. And plenty in their sixties and seventies with no intention of slowing down.
Some want the pain gone. Some want to be back on a start line. Some want to get up off the floor without thinking about it first. And plenty stay beyond pain relief because they’ve realised there’s more available to them.
You’ll assess them, work out what’s actually going on, use hands-on treatment where it helps, build a rehab plan that fits their life and then see it through.
Not hand them a sheet of exercises and hope.
You’ll be building towards a full caseload fairly quickly. It’s a busy clinical environment and it suits people who think on their feet, organise themselves well and make good decisions under pressure.
The bit most adverts don’t mention
We work in plans of care, not one appointment at a time.
That means after an assessment you’re not asking:
“Shall we book you in again?”
You’re explaining what you’ve found, recommending what the patient needs over the coming weeks or months and why.
And then you’re responsible for helping them see that plan through.
That includes keeping them engaged with the plan in week nine, when the pain went in week three, life has got busy and the motivation isn’t quite what it was at the beginning.
Some practitioners find that side of private practice uncomfortable. We’d rather be upfront about it.
Done badly, it’s salesmanship. Done well, it’s the single biggest thing that separates a patient who gets temporarily better from one who stays better.
It’s having the clinical confidence to make a clear recommendation, communicate it in a way the patient understands and help them follow through on it.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching someone stop treatment when you knew there was more work to do, you’ll probably like our approach.
Who we’re hoping turns up
Someone with good clinical foundations and a bit of presence.
Someone who likes people and builds rapport quickly. Who can make a patient feel heard, explain something complicated simply and leave them confident there’s a plan.
Beyond that, someone who can think.
A practitioner who reasons rather than runs a protocol. Who asks good questions instead of making assumptions. Who’s comfortable making decisions, but knows when they don’t have the answer and when to ask for another opinion.
Someone who notices when something isn’t working and thinks about what needs to change.
And someone who’s coachable - who listens to feedback, acts on it and gets better.
We’re looking for someone who’s curious, resourceful and motivated to improve. Someone who goes looking for answers, takes responsibility for their own development and wants to keep raising their standard.
And who can do all of that at the pace of a busy caseload.
What you’ll need clinically
You’ll need appropriate training in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or a related MSK profession, with good foundations in MSK assessment, clinical reasoning and exercise rehabilitation.
You’ll also need to be comfortable using hands-on treatment where it’s warranted.
Private practice experience is a real advantage.
Acupuncture, shockwave therapy, strength & conditioning or movement assessment are all welcome. None are essential.
We’d happily consider an exceptional new graduate. That doesn’t mean knowing everything already - it means strong foundations, being naturally good with people, learning quickly and showing initiative.
What you’ll have around you
We want to give good practitioners the environment to do their best work.
This is a proper employed position with salary, holiday and pension - not room rental dressed up as a job.
We have an established client base and a strong flow of new patients. The systems are built, the administrative support is there, and you’ll have an onsite rehab gym and the tools you need to do the job properly.
We’re also a close team. We talk about cases, share ideas, ask each other questions and aren’t afraid to challenge each other’s thinking.
If you’ve got an unusual case or want another perspective, there’ll be experienced practitioners around you who are happy to give one.
That doesn’t take away from owning your own caseload. We want people who make decisions, solve problems and take responsibility for the standard of care they provide - while recognising that we’re better when we work together.
We’ll give you honest feedback, share what’s working across the team and keep improving how the clinic operates.
Salary is reviewed after twelve months, based on how you’re performing and the responsibility you’ve taken on.
Where we’re going
The Injury Clinic has grown a lot over the last few years, and we’re still building.
We now have five treatment rooms, an onsite rehab gym and a growing range of assessment and treatment options.
The direction of travel is away from reactive, one-injury-at-a-time care and towards helping people stay strong, mobile, active and independent for the long term.
As we grow, we’ll need practitioners who can take on more - setting clinical standards, shaping how we work and eventually helping bring newer team members on.
We’d like the person we’re about to hire to have the potential to be one of them.
It’s probably not for you if…
You’re looking for pitchside or sports team work.
You prefer passive treatment over rehabilitation.
You’d rather follow a protocol than make clinical decisions.
You’re uncomfortable recommending and taking responsibility for a patient’s longer-term plan of care.
You prefer having your development mapped out for you rather than driving it yourself.
Or you’re looking for something temporary while you decide what comes next.
No hard feelings on any of those.
They’re just not this job.
How to apply
Keep it simple, apply through Indeed with your CV.
If we think there could be a good fit, we'll send you a short questionnaire so we can get to know a bit more about how you think, communicate and approach your work.
From there, we'll invite the strongest candidates to the next stage.
If you've read this far and you're thinking "this sounds like me", we'd like to hear from you.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we're unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,500.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Application question(s):
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
MSK Practitioner Sports Therapist / Sports Rehabilitator
We’re looking for one person, and we’re being fussy about it
We’ve got five treatment rooms, a rehab gym, a busy appointment book and a waiting list of people who want to get better.
What we haven’t got is the right practitioner in one of those rooms.
So rather than write the usual advert, here’s an honest description of the job, the clinic and the kind of person who does well here.
If it sounds like you, we’d genuinely like to hear from you.
What the job actually looks like
You’ll have a busy diary. Up to nine patients a day, 45 minutes each, and the patients are already coming through our doors - we’re not asking you to go out and find them.
They’re a mixed bag, and that’s the fun of it.
Runners who’ve done something silly in week ten of a marathon block. Lifters with shoulders that have had enough. People three months post knee replacement who want to walk the dog properly again, not just manage. And plenty in their sixties and seventies with no intention of slowing down.
Some want the pain gone. Some want to be back on a start line. Some want to get up off the floor without thinking about it first. And plenty stay beyond pain relief because they’ve realised there’s more available to them.
You’ll assess them, work out what’s actually going on, use hands-on treatment where it helps, build a rehab plan that fits their life and then see it through.
Not hand them a sheet of exercises and hope.
You’ll be building towards a full caseload fairly quickly. It’s a busy clinical environment and it suits people who think on their feet, organise themselves well and make good decisions under pressure.
The bit most adverts don’t mention
We work in plans of care, not one appointment at a time.
That means after an assessment you’re not asking:
“Shall we book you in again?”
You’re explaining what you’ve found, recommending what the patient needs over the coming weeks or months and why.
And then you’re responsible for helping them see that plan through.
That includes keeping them engaged with the plan in week nine, when the pain went in week three, life has got busy and the motivation isn’t quite what it was at the beginning.
Some practitioners find that side of private practice uncomfortable. We’d rather be upfront about it.
Done badly, it’s salesmanship. Done well, it’s the single biggest thing that separates a patient who gets temporarily better from one who stays better.
It’s having the clinical confidence to make a clear recommendation, communicate it in a way the patient understands and help them follow through on it.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated watching someone stop treatment when you knew there was more work to do, you’ll probably like our approach.
Who we’re hoping turns up
Someone with good clinical foundations and a bit of presence.
Someone who likes people and builds rapport quickly. Who can make a patient feel heard, explain something complicated simply and leave them confident there’s a plan.
Beyond that, someone who can think.
A practitioner who reasons rather than runs a protocol. Who asks good questions instead of making assumptions. Who’s comfortable making decisions, but knows when they don’t have the answer and when to ask for another opinion.
Someone who notices when something isn’t working and thinks about what needs to change.
And someone who’s coachable - who listens to feedback, acts on it and gets better.
We’re looking for someone who’s curious, resourceful and motivated to improve. Someone who goes looking for answers, takes responsibility for their own development and wants to keep raising their standard.
And who can do all of that at the pace of a busy caseload.
What you’ll need clinically
You’ll need appropriate training in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation or a related MSK profession, with good foundations in MSK assessment, clinical reasoning and exercise rehabilitation.
You’ll also need to be comfortable using hands-on treatment where it’s warranted.
Private practice experience is a real advantage.
Acupuncture, shockwave therapy, strength & conditioning or movement assessment are all welcome. None are essential.
We’d happily consider an exceptional new graduate. That doesn’t mean knowing everything already - it means strong foundations, being naturally good with people, learning quickly and showing initiative.
What you’ll have around you
We want to give good practitioners the environment to do their best work.
This is a proper employed position with salary, holiday and pension - not room rental dressed up as a job.
We have an established client base and a strong flow of new patients. The systems are built, the administrative support is there, and you’ll have an onsite rehab gym and the tools you need to do the job properly.
We’re also a close team. We talk about cases, share ideas, ask each other questions and aren’t afraid to challenge each other’s thinking.
If you’ve got an unusual case or want another perspective, there’ll be experienced practitioners around you who are happy to give one.
That doesn’t take away from owning your own caseload. We want people who make decisions, solve problems and take responsibility for the standard of care they provide - while recognising that we’re better when we work together.
We’ll give you honest feedback, share what’s working across the team and keep improving how the clinic operates.
Salary is reviewed after twelve months, based on how you’re performing and the responsibility you’ve taken on.
Where we’re going
The Injury Clinic has grown a lot over the last few years, and we’re still building.
We now have five treatment rooms, an onsite rehab gym and a growing range of assessment and treatment options.
The direction of travel is away from reactive, one-injury-at-a-time care and towards helping people stay strong, mobile, active and independent for the long term.
As we grow, we’ll need practitioners who can take on more - setting clinical standards, shaping how we work and eventually helping bring newer team members on.
We’d like the person we’re about to hire to have the potential to be one of them.
It’s probably not for you if…
You’re looking for pitchside or sports team work.
You prefer passive treatment over rehabilitation.
You’d rather follow a protocol than make clinical decisions.
You’re uncomfortable recommending and taking responsibility for a patient’s longer-term plan of care.
You prefer having your development mapped out for you rather than driving it yourself.
Or you’re looking for something temporary while you decide what comes next.
No hard feelings on any of those.
They’re just not this job.
How to apply
Keep it simple, apply through Indeed with your CV.
If we think there could be a good fit, we'll send you a short questionnaire so we can get to know a bit more about how you think, communicate and approach your work.
From there, we'll invite the strongest candidates to the next stage.
If you've read this far and you're thinking "this sounds like me", we'd like to hear from you.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we're unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Pay: £29,000.00-£32,500.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
Application question(s):
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
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