Join the ORSI Team
Massage Therapist
About the Position
All clinicians at ORSI are required to have lymphoedema qualifications.
As a lymphoedema massage therapist you will need to confidently manage various oedematous conditions and closely collaborate with your allied health colleagues.
Remedial massage therapy skills are preferred to be able to assist with musculoskeletal conditions.
Oncology massage skills are desired.
Working with the ORSI team
We provide a holistic workplace with a supportive team and opportunities to grow and learn through regular in-services and ‘meet and greet’ sessions with surgeons, oncologists and other health professionals in the field. You will have the opportunity to be mentored by the leaders in the field and have the flexibility to work onsite as well as provide home visits for people in the community. You will be able to take part in or lead our community events including Friday Social and The Learning Hub.
As part of our tight-knit group you will also enjoy regular team lunches, social events and celebrations, which are never mandatory, but always well attended.
What we are looking for
If you wish to become an integral and preferably long-term member of our team, we would like to showcase the following:
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment to learning and growing as a health professional
- Being comfortable with patients who suffer from chronic illness and palliative care needs
- You have outstanding people skills and are a good communicator
- You can get tasks done thoroughly and efficiently with the ability to work independently
- You have the ability to problem solve and think outside the box if needed
Qualifications and experience
- Current professional membership for massage therapy
- Relevant Visa or permanent residency in Australia
- Lymphoedema qualifications
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- 2+ years’ experience in private practice preferred
- Up to date CPR and first aid certificates required
- Australian driver’s license (if you wish to add home visits into your services)
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
- Oncology massage skills desired
Tasks and responsibilities
- Guide patients through our service offerings and assist to choose the type of massage that is most beneficial to them
- Take relevant medical histories, conduct a thorough physical assessment
- Design sessions around patients’ specific needs
- Competently deliver relevant massage therapy techniques
- Clear and timely treatment documentation
- Planning short-and long-term treatment strategies in line with patients’ goals
- Up to date with relevant guidelines, research outcomes and evidence based clinical practices
Interested?
Submit your application today.
Please email Orsi: [email protected] and include your cover letter, your CV and the contacts for two professional referees.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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