Exercise Physiologist - Heidelberg, Australia - Austin Health
Description
Part time (0.4 FTE, 16 hours per week), fixed term (12-months)- Location, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the North East of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Wellness and Supportive Care
Wellness and Supportive Care, Cancer Services
The integrated model of multidisciplinary care within Cancer Services relies on a dynamic, appropriately qualified and skilled team to support patients undergoing care in both the Inpatient and Ambulatory settings, with a key focus on Integrated Wellness and Supportive Care.
About the role
A regular day will see you:
- Provide assessments and treatment interventions for cancer outpatients in both individual and group sessions
- Receiving referrals for individual outpatients and providing appropriate evidencebased treatment
- Cofacilitating programs where appropriate
- Developing and delivering exerciseoriented programs
- Maintain some involvement in policy and planning activities
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology and current accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- Minimum three years clinical experience as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist
- Specialist knowledge in Oncology and/or exercise prescription for individuals with chronic disease
- Demonstrated high level of organisational and excellent time management skills
- Experience in research and quality activities
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, discounted car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Five weeks annual leave, plus purchased leave options
Inclusion at Austin
Work with us
**Closing date: 31st March 2023
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