Physiotherapist
We are looking for Physiotherapists to join the Lift team.
PART-TIME & FULL-TIME
Lift Cancer Care Services is a South Australian owned and operated integrated support services centre, providing evidence based care for oncology patients in the areas of exercise medicine, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech and psychology. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive community for cancer patients in which they feel empowered to actively participate in therapies that will enhance the management of their cancer treatment and improve their quality of life.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role includes provision of:
evidence based oncology exercise medicine
oncology related musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (eg rehab post surgery, pain, loss of strength, lymphatic cording)
screening for cancer treatment related lymphoedema using SOZO machine
treatment of cancer treatment related lymphoedema
Scope of practice will be determined by the experience of the incumbent and extra qualifications if applicable (ie lymphoedema training).
+ CLINICAL
· Provide expert oncology exercise services to patients of Lift Cancer Care Services.
· Consult and coordinate with other healthcare providers at Lift in relation to the provision of clinical care of patients
· Drive a coordinated team approach to patient care.
· Attend and actively participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences
· Through excellent time management, adhere to the scheduled appointment times for Lift patients.
+ SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Qualifications
· Recognised qualification as a Physiotherapist
· Full unrestricted registration with AHPRA
· Eligible for registration for a Medicare Provider number
Skills and Experience
· Clinical experience in the provision of exercise prescription
· Clinical experience in the provision of post-surgical musculoskeletal rehabilitation
· Demonstrated sound verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build rapport and empathise with patients.
· Demonstrated commitment to education, training and research.
· Knowledge of, and commitment to, evidence-based and patient-centered clinical practice.
· Ability to prioritise and manage workloads within established routines, methods and procedures.
· Ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide high-quality patient care.
· Capacity for creativity and innovation in service development, delivery and improvement.
· Commitment to uphold and be a steward of the Lift values of ACCESSIBILITY, CARE and EMPOWERMENT.
We are seeking a motivated Physiotherapist to join our team to continue to provide our patients specialised care of the highest standard of which our centre prides itself.
If you have an interest in cancer care and are passionate about working in the growing sub-specialty of oncology exercise medicine and oncology physiotherapy, please get in touch.