Exercise Physiologist

7 months ago

Heidelberg, Australia Austin Health Full time

Part time, fixed term, 12-months
- 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**

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**

The Grade 1 Exercise Physiologist will provide exercise physiology interventions to oncology outpatients by conducting individual assessments, supervising group-based exercise interventions, and assisting with the Wellness and Supportive Care Program.
- A regular day will see you:

- Being part of multi-disciplinary team, liaison work, attending relevant team meetings
- Provide clinical assessments and devise treatment interventions for cancer outpatients in both individual and group sessions.
- Receiving referrals for individual outpatients and providing appropriate evidence-based treatment
- Liaising with Wellness and Supportive Care staff on patient management, program development and delivery
- Developing and delivering exercise-oriented programs
- Contribute to regular departmental meetings and other meetings as required.
- Maintain some involvement in quality, policy, and planning activities.
- Engage in the evaluation of programs and service provision.

**About you**

Describe the _type_ of person you are looking for.

To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:

- A commitment to Austin Health values: Our actions show we care; We bring our best; Together we achieve; We shape the future.
- Tertiary qualifications in Exercise Physiology and current accreditation with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
- A recent graduate or at least six months of work/clinical experience as an Exercise scientist or Exercise Physiologist.
- Interest in Oncology and/or exercise prescription for individuals with chronic disease.
- Interest in professional development and ongoing clinical supervision
- Team player and ability to work closely with medical, nursing, and allied health staff.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients & other health professionals.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently and within an inter-professional team environment.
- Demonstrated high level of organizational and excellent time management skills.

**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:

- Salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on 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

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