How to Write an Osteopathy Job Post to Find Your Ideal Osteopathy Associate

Learn how to write an osteopathy job post so you can stand out from the crowd and attract the best associate osteopaths to your clinic.
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How to write an osteopathy job post that stands out from the crowd

Osteopathic clinic owners are desperate to find the right or even any associate for their osteopathy job advert. Unfortunately, job posts are either getting lost in the mix of dozens posted every month, or the associate isn’t a good match.

Getting the right associate osteopath for your business can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to knowing how to write an osteopathy job post. On top of all that, it can also be tempting to hire for speed instead of quality. After all, you just got a lot of work on your own, and now you need the hiring process to happen fast.

Is hiring fast ever worth the trade-off?

Put simply, no.

It may take longer than you hoped, but a bad hire can be devastating to any osteopathic clinic. If this is your first associate osteopath hire, you’re entrusting a new face to sustain everything you’ve worked hard to build so far. Whereas, if you’re adding another associate to your team, maintaining your clinic culture and upholding team dynamics are critical.

The right advert can change everything.

Top Tip

Posting your advert in a Facebook means it’s destined to get lost in an endless pit. Instead, checkout OsteoJob – a free osteopathy job board created by Osteohustle Network member, Arthur Codsi. 

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Writing a strong job post is the best first step you can take to attract the strongest associates and decrease the pressure of hiring fast.

Knowing how to write an osteopathy job post, much like osteopathy itself, is an art and a science. It will take time to get right. So, follow our guidance, and you’ll find similar results to our business coaching clients who not only get more replies to their osteopathy job advert but osteopaths who match perfectly with the job role, responsibilities and clinic culture.

Writing an osteopathy job post: an example 

Before/after: Redwood Osteopathy Clinic advert example

We believe the best way for us to explain how to write an osteopathy job post is to show you a before and after example. Welcome to the Redwood Osteopathy Clinic, a thriving clinic in the city of Redwood looking for their first associate.

Advert number 1

Redwood Osteopathy Clinic – associate position – potential to become a clinic partner.

Great opportunity for a structural osteopath who wants to be part of a very busy clinic. Osteopath with soft tissue skills required to join a friendly well-established clinic in the affluent city of Redwood. Mentoring and one-to-one technique development provided. Working 5 days a week with the desire to build a patient list. Big potential for growth and referral network. $75,000 salary. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Please send a CV and cover letter to alan@redwoodosteopaths.com

Alan Zaia – Principal osteopath

Advert number 2

Financial security. Fast career progression opportunity in Redwood. Full-time Salaried Associate Position – $75,000

Are you a structural osteopath looking for a unique associate role that offers financial security, career mentorship and an opportunity to become a clinic partner over 2 years? Apply to join the Redwood Osteopathy Clinic today.

We’ve created a friendly and supportive environment at our clinic, so you have everything you need to build a busy working week without burning out.

Are you enthusiastic about learning how to become a better osteopath? We have a 1:1 mentoring program focused on building your confidence, communication skills and technique tool kit so you can feel like you’re a part of something more than just a job. We welcome new graduates too.

Want to run a clinic of your own one day? We’re looking for an associate with the ambition and drive to become a clinic partner. So, if you want to skip the hard graft of building a clinic from scratch, keep reading.

Redwood is a fantastic place to live. If you enjoy the great outdoors, vibrant nightlife, beautiful walking trails, rich culture and an excellent shopping centre, you’ll love Redwood.

If you want to work for a clinic that cares about your career while offering financial security of a $75,000 annual salary and career development, becoming an associate at the Redwood Osteopathy Clinic is for you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to alan@redwoodosteopaths.com

Alan Zaia – Principal at Redwood Osteopathy Clinic

Advert breakdown and explanation

Financial security & fast career progression opportunity in Redwood. Full-time Salaried Associate Position – $75,000

This title highlights the key benefits of the job and speaks to someone who values financial security in favour of a percentage split despite a higher earning potential.

Think about what benefits you can offer and feature the best two in the title.

Are you a structural osteopath looking for a unique associate role that offers financial security, career mentorship and an opportunity to become a clinic partner over 2 years? Apply to join the Redwood Osteopathy Clinic today.

Here, we’re speaking to someone who values mentorship as well as an opportunity to work their way up the ladder – someone with ambition who wants to take on more responsibility.

We’ve created a friendly and supportive environment at our clinic, so you have everything you need to build a busy working week without burning out.

The key here is to create a sentence that says “no, you won’t be walking into a full list, but we’re here to give you the tools to help.”

Are you enthusiastic about learning how to become a better osteopath? We have a 1:1 mentoring program focused on building your confidence, communication skills and technique tool kit so you can feel like you’re a part of something more than just a job. We welcome new graduates too.

This paragraph speaks to osteopaths who may not have a lot of clinical experience but are willing to learn the ropes with a team who care.

Want to run a clinic of your own one day? We’re looking for an associate with the ambition and drive to become a clinic partner. So, if you want to skip the hard graft of building a clinic from scratch, keep reading.

‘Yes questions’, or questions that make the person answer either yes or no are useful in helping the reader decide if they’d like to apply or not. Think about the type of person you want to interview and write down questions that allow you to filter out those who wouldn’t be a good fit.

Redwood is a fantastic place to live. If you enjoy the great outdoors, vibrant nightlife, beautiful walking trails, rich culture and an excellent shopping centre, you’ll love Redwood.

Talking about the location is a great way to show that you’re thinking about more than just the job. Some people may not have considered moving or commuting to where you are, so put your town’s best side in a positive light.

If you want to work for a clinic that cares about your career while offering financial security of a $75,000 annual salary and career development, then becoming an associate at the Redwood Osteopathy Clinic is for you.

Like any good job ad, wrap all the best bits into one sentence. This is especially important for those who skip to the end to read the best parts.

Please send your CV and cover letter to alan@redwoodosteopaths.com

Alan Zaia – Principal at Redwood Osteopathy Clinic

There is one clear theme thread throughout this advert: the associate. Take the values and benefits of working at your clinic and make the advert about them.

The importance of clinic culture

Although tempting to be perfect, be real

A significant part of learning how to write an osteopathy job post is understanding your clinic culture.

The ideal associate will suit your clinic culture. In-fact, 73% of professionals leave jobs due to a mismatch of company culture. This means they share the same values and align with your vision, so it’s essential to interlace this throughout your advert and reiterated during the interview process.

So, start thinking about what you want your clinic culture to feel like so you can get off on the right foot to avoid disappointing interviews.

Written by Alan Zaia M.Ost

Founder & CEO of Osteohustle. You’ll find Alan coaching osteopaths, travelling in a van or writing our weekly newsletter, The Hustle.

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