Lymphoedema Therapist

Your Community Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Inclusion networks

Salary packaging

Green Hospitals network

Job summary

Your Community Health in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is seeking a Lymphoedema Therapist to join our Medical Services Practice on a part-time basis (0.4 FTE). You will provide assessment, treatment and education to clients, ensuring holistic care within a multi-disciplinary team.

On-site attendance is required on Thursdays, with another day to be negotiated. Applicants should hold relevant qualifications in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing, have completed Lymphoedema Level 1

Qualifications

• Qualified in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Completion of Lymphoedema Training Level 1 (with intent to Level 2).
• Current AHPRA Registration and eligibility for National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality lymphoedema therapy per ALA guidelines.
• Assess comorbidities impacting lymphoedema treatment.
• Collaborate with colleagues for multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Lymphoedema therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client assessment

Documentation

Education

Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or Nursing

Lymphoedema Training Level 1

Job description

At YourCH, we provide a wide range of services, including medical, dental, allied health, social support, Aboriginal Health, and Trans and Gender Diverse healthcare. Our purpose-driven approach focuses on community development and addressing health inequalities.

About the Lymphoedema Therapist role

You'll join a dedicated team in our Medical Services Practice, where you'll support clients with Lymphoedema therapy and associated conditions. You'll be responsible for providing assessment, treatment and education to clients, ensuring they receive high quality and holistic care as part of our unique multi-disciplinary service.

Reporting to the Senior Lymphoedema Therapist, this is an ongoing part-time role (0.4 FTE); on-site attendance required on Thursdays with an additional day to be negotiated.

Offices located in the Northern Suburbs.

Your Passion and Commitment will see you:

• Provide high quality lymphoedema therapy according to ALA guidelines, including assessment, treatment and education.
• Assess other comorbidities that may impact on the treat of lymphoedema.
• Work with colleagues and specialist services to provide multidisciplinary care planning for clients.
• Maintain client records, documentation and reporting.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• A relevant qualification/s in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, or a related discipline.
• Completion of Lymphoedema Training Course (at least Level 1, with intention to undertake Level 2).
• Current AHPRA Registration and eligibility for membership with National Lymphoedema Practitioners Register.
• Applied knowledge, experience and skills in Lymphoedema therapy.
• Understanding of the social model of health and a sensitivity to the needs of marginalised people.

For further information about this role, please refer to theposition description(available via the YourCH Careers Hub).

YourCH has fostered an organisation-wide supportive and diverse team that allows staff to bring their whole self to work, both personally and professionally. You'll join a team focused on reflecting the diverse communities we serve and we will work with you to ensure a safe, affirming workplace by addressing any barriers you may experience to full participation. We offer:

• True flexibility in a supportive work environment to be yourself and balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
• Opportunities for development and training to grow your skills and career.
• Access to internal inclusion Networks like our LGBTIQA+ Rainbow Pride Network (and more starting soon).
• Eligibility for not-for-profit Salary Packaging Options including $15,900 annually and $2,650 Meal and Entertainment allowance per FBT year.
• Being an environmentally conscious employer part of the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals network.

Your Community Health is an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer who supports inclusiveness and diversity. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining people from a diverse background, including but not limited to, those identifying as LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with a disability.

If you still have any queries about the role please contact Michael Yang (He/Him), Medical Services Manager on ************@yourch.org.au or 0439 218 ***.