Description

Are you a Physio with Oncology interest or experience? Do the values of accessibility, care and empowerment align with your personal values? If you've answered yes, please read on.....

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

Scope of practice is flexible depending on the experience and extra qualifications if applicable (ie lymphoedema physio, pelvic health physio)

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

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

*Recognised qualification as a Physiotherapist
*Full unrestricted registration with AHPRA
*Eligible for registration for a Medicare Provider number

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

*Interest / experience in the provision of exercise prescription
*Interest / 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.

We are seeking motivated Physiotherapists to join our growing team to provide 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. Training and support is provided.