The transition from study to working in private practice and sport is challenging. Practical hours are limited, and private practice MSK placements have understandable limititations of the scope of practice for students.

Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames basketball internships allow students to gain insight into working in professional sport. Zone 34 Sports Physiotherapists are actively involved in the mentorship of the physiotherapist interns engaged by the clubs, with 6 month internships based around the NBL season.

Lead Physiotherapist David Hillard has over 10 years of experience working across the WNB and NBL, and has been the Head of Medical Services at the Australian Boomers since 2017.

For enthusiastic physio students who are looking for practical experience, a glimpse into the role of sports physiotherapy in a professional setting, and mentorship with experiences titled sports physiotherapist, this is for you!

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

• Attend team training 1-2x/week

• Develop skills in taping, screening and monitoring

• Assist in Rehabilitation and Injury Management

• Recovery and injury risk reduction strategies

• Deliver a 30 minute Case Presentation at completion of Internship

NBL + WNBL SEASON DATES

NBL 2022/23

Pre season late August | Regular season ends March.

WNBL 2022/23

Pre season late September | Regular Season ends March

Intern applications are typically sought around June.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

EXPERIENCE IN PRO SPORTS ENVIRONMENT

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION and COACHING

MANUAL THERAPY

TAPING TECHNIQUES

WORKING ALONGSIDE S+C and SPORTS SCIENCE STAFF

REHAB RUNS

END STAGE REHAB and RETURN TO SPORT

How to Apply

Applications will be considered from final year undergrad or post grad Physio students, or recently graduated Physiotherapists who are seeking additional experience.

Send a 1 page Cover Letter and 1 page CV to info@zone34.com.au.
Successful applicants will need to be self driven, excellent communicators, and have previous experience in private clinics or sports settings. We encourage applicants to use this process to develop the skills required when applying for private practice positions in the next 12 months.

Before applying ensure you can commit to a 6 month internship attending at least one training per week. Note that all internships at Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames are voluntary roles.

Since opening in 2017 Zone 34 has provided placement and training for ACU, Macquarie, Uni of Sydney, and UTS students physio students.

We enjoy training the next generation of physiotherapists. Typical uni placements are constrained by the reality of private practice, with limits into the amount of practical experience that be gained. That is why we have aligned out internships with Zone 34’s role with the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames professional basketball teams. Interns will have the opportunity to monitor, supervise and progress rehabilitation programs that have been initial set by our expert team.

We have a proven record of assisting new grad physio’s obtain work in private practice or gain sports coverage opportunities via our extensive network.

INTERN PROGRAM