At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
Care to join the team?
We have an opening for an Accredited Exercise Physiologist to join the team at our oncology centre based in Joondalup, WA.
As an Exercise Physiologist, you will report directly to the Centre Leader and be responsible for providing day to day coordination and delivery of the Exercise Medicine Service. You will be responsible for providing guidance and support to people with a prescribed exercise programme as part of their cancer treatment.
On offer is a permanent part-time position, working 2 days per week (days can be flexible).
More specifically, you will:
* Deliver individualised exercise programs to GenesisCare patients, assisting them to engage in exercise during treatment and beyond.
* Demonstrate an empathetic understanding regarding the benefits of and potential barriers to exercise during and after cancer treatment.
* Provide follow-up information to patients interested in exercise in a timely manner, answering questions and alleviating concerns where appropriate.
* Design and execute individual exercise prescriptions and transition plans for patients based on their medical history and other relevant personal characteristics.
* Maintain detailed records and provide timely communications to all relevant clinicians.
* Oversee the physical space of the exercise clinic.
We're looking for someone who has:
* Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology with ESSA Accreditation
* CPR & Current First Aid
* Previous exercise oncology experience (desirable)
* Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop appropriate exercise programs for people with a wide range of physical capabilities.
* Genuine passion for the patients and the responsibilities of the role.
* Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
* Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience communicating and reporting to other health and medical professionals (desirable).
* Demonstrated understanding of principles of behaviour change and ability to utilise those principles to appropriately guide people to engage in exercise (desirable).
Benefits of joining our team:
* Working with a vibrant team aligned with providing the best patient experience possible and outcomes.
* Internal and external training and development opportunities.
* Close knit internal community.
* All employees and their family members have access to free confidential support that is completely external to GenesisCare including financial, nutritional and wellbeing coaching, legal advice & counselling.
* Enhance your holistic wellbeing with our Full Circle wellbeing program.
* Learn and grow with our award-winning development programs.
* Range of benefits available: Qantas membership discount, gym membership discount, 12 weeks paid parental leave, Bupa discount.
About GenesisCare
By joining GenesisCare, you will be joining a highly progressive and passionate team of healthcare professionals and support staff, united by a common purpose: to design care experiences that deliver the best possible life outcomes. The ambition for better cancer care that began our story, has grown into a passionate team of ~2,000 employees across 50 locations nationally. Join us to design better care and enjoy a career with purpose.
GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.