Careers

Mornington Peninsula Family Physiotherapy Staff

Jill Chenoweth

Jill is a Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist with over 25 years experience.  She has worked in both the public and private health developing pathways, clinics and involved in research in pelvic health.   Jill lectures at the Continence Foundation of Australia, Australian Physiotherapy Association and Monash School of Physiotherapy on a regular basis.  She has also spoken at many community events and writes for   various health and fitness magazines.  Jill’s mission is to inspire other health professionals and the general public to learn more about pelvic health and make change to prevent and heal these issues.

“At MPFP we can rebuild you”.

Pelvic floor and pelvic girdle problems can cause emotional distress and lead to reduced participation in exercise, social activities and intimacy.  Jill has a passion for restoring physical biomechanics and enjoys   observing her clients improvements in quality of life and activity levels of all age groups.

Jill has 3 children and in her spare time is a keen triathlete achieving Australian or State age group champion at sprint, olympic and half ironman distances over the years as well as competing in 2 world triathlon championships.

Charlotte Burton

Charlotte completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Monash University and graduated in 2012.  Over this time she has worked in both the public and private sector and has recently returned from working in   London over the past 2 years where she worked in one of the largest women and men’s health physiotherapy teams in the UK.

Charlotte’s love for pelvic health started early in her career, which took her travelling to Ethiopia to volunteer and observe at Catherine Hamlin’s fistula clinic and also to parts of Tanzania.  She has completed   further  studies in women’s health and is planning on completing her postgraduate studies in pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Charlotte is passionate about educating women and men about their pelvic floor and empowering them to be able to achieve their goals with confidence.  Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit and active and   travelling as often as possible.

Alex Hansford-Smith

Alex completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne in 2018.  During the course of her studies, she had a range of experience from acute hospital care all the way through to animal   physiotherapy!  Alex was also involved heavily in furthering student education and is passionate about helping people increase their knowledge.

Alex’s interest in pelvic health began during her studies, and she is very keen to keep learning and progressing in this field.  Her particular interest is pelvic health in athletes of all types and plans to undertake as   much further education and qualifications as she can.

Alex was born and raised in Mornington but has spend the last 16 years living elsewhere so is very excited to be home.  Alex spends her free time riding her two retired racehorses, taking her dog for walks, going   hiking and surfing.

Sarah Beck

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Hayley Fisher

Hayley completed her Bachelor of Science (spatial systems) in 2017 before she found a passion in Physiotherapy. She then completed her Doctor of Physiotherapy from Melbourne University in 2020. Hayley is passionate about finding self management strategies and exercise based rehabilitation for all her patients.

Away from Physiotherapy she is a passionate Collingwood support and loves to hit the slopes in Winter to go skiing.

Rebecca Curphey

Rebecca graduated from Sage Institute in 2016 with a Diploma in Remedial Massage; since that time she has worked as a remedial massage therapist in corporate, day spa and clinic environments.

After years spent at a desk job Rebecca understands the impact it can have on the body and enjoys helping alleviate the aches and pains that come with desk work and seeing her clients getting back on with enjoying life.

Over time she developed an interest in pregnancy massage and in 2017 undertook additional training with Pregnancy Massage Australia to become a Practitioner of Pregnancy Massage and enjoys helping mum’s and mum’s-to-be alleviate the aches and pains associated with pregnancy and the post natal period.

Outside of work Rebecca enjoys walking, swimming, cooking and baking, and reading.

Laura Andrews

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Holly Thompson

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Kate Parsons

Kate is a remedial massage therapist with a wealth of knowledge in prenatal and postnatal massage and has a certificate in Pregnancy Therapeutic Massage.

Kate strives to provide a time of pure bliss from the moment her clients enter her care to the moment they leave the clinic.

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Careers at MPFP

Mornington Peninsula Family Physiotherapy (MPFP) is a friendly team of experienced allied health professionals with a passion for men and women’s health and we are always keen to meet with like minded professionals to join us.

Women’s Health Physiotherapist & new grad Physiotherapist available

• Beautiful Beachside Location
• Great salary package
• Flexible working arrangements

Our services

• Women’s & Men’s Health/ Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Pre and Post natal care/ Mastitis Treatment
• Real Time Ultrasound
• Clinical Pilates & exercise classes
• Childbirth Education- antenatal, postnatal, active birth
• Private hospital midwifery ward inpatients
• Massage therapists, Myotherapist & psychologists, dietitian

 Skills & experience

• Successful completion of a Physiotherapy degree
• Current AHPRA registration
• Pelvic floor rehab experience or an interest in PFM rehab post grad 2016 would be an advantage
• An interest in women’s health
• The ability to have fun & be a part of a close knit team
• Must be able to demonstrate a caring, confident and professional manner, including professional correspondence and record-keeping.
• A solid commitment to growing your clinical skills and knowledge

New or recent Graduates applicants welcome to apply. We offer an initial induction program for Graduating Physiotherapists awaiting on their provisional registration.

Benefits & culture

• Exceptional remuneration with a salary based package (not commissioned based)
• Full or part time, days & hours negotiable; there are a number of flexible positions available, offering a minimum of ½ day a week through to full time hours
• Weekly mentoring, quarterly in-services & staff social events
• Subsidy support for external training that you choose to do
• Supervision/training will be offered initially to ensure homogenous/consistent positive patient experience.
• The position has an established caseload with strong referral support from local and city practitioners
• You are fully supported by administrative staff and other experienced team members in a work environment that is fun, friendly and professional
• Low stress self-paced working environment
• Interesting caseload

For any enquiries please contact:

Sarah Jane Morrison

Practice Manager

5976 4944

New graduate physiotherapist positions – Part Time & Full Time contract

These positions are to participate in the MPFP New Graduate Program. The positions are for a minimum of 12 month. These appointments provide an opportunity to gain broad based clinical experience in a private practice environment whilst receiving comprehensive support and supervision.

Selection Criteria

• Successful completion of a Physiotherapy degree which will lead to registration with AHPRA as a Physiotherapist
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with well-developed time management and organisational skills
• Evidence of sound clinical reasoning skills and practical application of theoretical knowledge
• Understanding of and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and a Physiotherapy team
• Evidence of a sound undergraduate academic record including clinical placement (please submit relevant transcripts and placement assessments as part of your application)
• Evidence of self directed learning skills and commitment to professional development

For any enquiries please contact:

Sarah-Jane Morrison

Practice Manager

5976 4944

Remedial Massage Therapist/ Myotherapist Available

MPFP Myotherapy and Massage Therapy department is expanding and we’re looking for  Professionals to join our team

Selection Criteria

• Diploma or Remedial Massage or Advanced Diploma Myotherapy
• Possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, punctual and well groomed
• Have confidence, self-motivation and a strong desire to grow your clientele
• Part time hours with a mixture of morning, day, afternoons and alternate Saturdays with room to grow
• Must hold an association recognition (AAMT or equivalent), health insurance/ provider number
• Strong communication skills is essential to motivate clients to achieve their treatment goals
• The ability to have fun & be a part of a close knit team

For any enquiries please contact:

Sarah-Jane Morrison

Practice Manager

5976 4944