The Institute

ABOUT

Bridging the Gap between University and Private Practice

Adam Atherton launched the Complete Clinician Institute out of a strong desire to up-skill and encourage new and recent grad Physios and Allied Health Pros in their craft - to help them put the pieces together so they can integrate the vast knowledge acquired from University into practical wisdom for the everyday clinical setting.

We want to help you achieve:

the "HOW to" of being a Complete Clinician - cover all bases and feel less stress!
Confidence instead of fear and overwhelm!
Strong clinical reasoning (hence our logo image) - clear thinking and treatment planning!
Time management skills and the art of triage within and between sessions (to decrease daily stress!)
Safety skills and triage ability as a first contact practitioner so you can sleep at night! ("what not to miss")
Keys, clinical gems and short cuts with examination and interventions!
Knowledge of common (and universal) new grad mistakes and pitfalls!
Simple ways to improve communication and the therapeutic alliance to achieve great outcomes, happy patients and happy you - every day!
An understanding of the nuances of the game and how to WIN in the private practice world of clinical notes, paperwork, compensable bodies, 3rd party stakeholders, doctors hand writing :), how to manage difficult patients, avoid burnout and other common career killers!
An understanding of the service delivery and sales aspect of private practice and braces, products, scope of practice etc.
An understanding of expectations of private practice owners, KPI's, outcomes, performance, how to increase referrals etc.

Ultimately, clinical experience takes time, but a quick real world working knowledge can be imparted and shared so you know the Art and the Science of pulling off a good consult - every time. It is our absolute privilege and passion to build confidence within a new grad clinician to get great outcomes right off the bat, and to teach the art of building trust with patients. We also teach you how to develop a raving fan base of loyal patients that creates a full diary caseload, great personal satisfaction and career fulfilment!

Over 10 years in the making; writing content, writing manuals, delivering lectures and in-services, along with over 2,000 hours of 1 on 1 mentoring new grad Physios - the Complete Clinician Institute was born. It has been a journey of finding out "what are the common fears and pitfalls" to all new grads, "what not to do" and "what not to miss" in a consult, along with clinical gems that can fast track success with patients and treatment outcomes. And maybe more importantly, how to have a great career, maximise income and maximise lasting impact on patients and how to not burn out in the process!

Adam has a big heart to raise up the next generation of Health Pros to deliver world class Healthcare, that actually Cares! He has a unique approach to life and his life’s work as a Healthcare Professional and has been intentionally putting the care back into Healthcare since 2004. His stand out clinics have the values and mottos “Healthcare that Cares” and “Hope for You” and "From Survive to Thrive" (the latter for his chronic pain – Headache & Migraine and Cancer Rehab clinics). Adam lives these mottos and models these principles to his health team of over 35 and to all those he educates.

His passion to make sure healthcare professionals themselves are cared for and healthy - to balance high empathy (along with world class clinical skills and patient care) with high levels of self-care – led him to found the Complete Clinician Institute. He mentors and runs workshops for young Physios and other Allied Health Pros helping them to integrate the best clinical and non-clinical skills for maximum impact and confidence in Private Practice settings and especially for young Health Pros to be healthy themselves – to avoid burnout and learn to work smarter not just harder - so they can enjoy a long, happy and injury free career as a Health Pro!

The Institute's 3 primary aims are:

EMPOWER the next generation of Physios and health pros to be Complete Clinicians

EDUCATE with real world knowledge for immediate clinical benefit and maximum impact

ENGAGE in research which informs new graduate clinical education for better careers and better health outcomes.

"With over 25,000 consultations to date, hours of research and post-grad clinical education, conferences, presentations and personally mentoring 20+ new grads into mature complete clinicians; does this qualify someone to teach new grads? Not really, what really qualifies me is having some of my own negative experiences as a new grad Physio, which birthed a passionate pursuit of what are the keys to equip and empower a new grad. I simply could not let others go through the same "sink or swim feeling" or even worse "fake it til you make it" that is common amongst the medical and health professions".

-- Adam Atherton --