Job description
Physiotherapist wanted for a specialised practice in Switzerland
For a specialised and personal physiotherapy practice near Lausanne, we are looking for a physiotherapist for a 0.8 FTE position. The practice is located in a beautiful setting, just a two minute walk from the lake and a swimming pool. You will work in a pleasant, calm and easily accessible environment where patients are welcomed every day with great attention and commitment.
The practice focuses mainly on the treatment of breast cancer, lymphology, oedema complaints, scar treatment, tissue problems, circulatory problems and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. In addition, there is a strong focus on functional rehabilitation, pain treatment, mobility, balance, coordination and the safe return to physical activity.
You will join a small and specialised team of therapists and a secretary. The team is described as caring, calm but dynamic, human and strongly committed to the patients. They work with a real passion for the profession, and patient care is personal, high quality and careful.
The practice has modern treatment technologies and a well equipped exercise room for active rehabilitation and strength training. They work with, among others, Photobiomodulation, LPG Alliance, Huber 360 Evolution, Manutech, Microlab and Sensopro. This makes it possible to combine treatments for tissue and circulatory problems with active rehabilitation and targeted exercise therapy.
For this position, we are looking for a physiotherapist with basic knowledge of manual lymphatic drainage. Experience or interest in senology is a major plus. If you do not yet have all the required knowledge, but are motivated to develop further in this area, the practice will be happy to support you. The new colleague will receive good guidance, so that you can develop your skills under optimal conditions.
What will you do?
• Treat and guide patients within physiotherapy
• Work with patients with oedema complaints, lymphological complaints and oncological aftercare
• Support patients after breast cancer treatments
• Provide active rehabilitation and strength training in the exercise room
• Combine manual techniques, exercise therapy and modern treatment technologies
• Update patient files in the software system
• Take part in team meetings about patient care
We ask:
• A completed degree in physiotherapy
• Basic knowledge of manual lymphatic drainage
• Interest in lymphology, senology and oncological rehabilitation
• Willingness to specialise further if needed
• A warm, calm and professional attitude towards patients
• Someone who fits well within a small, committed and human team
• Good communication skills
• Motivation to live and work in Switzerland
The practice offers:
• A position with flexible working hours of 0.8 FTE, approximately 32 hours per week
• Possibility to work less or more if you are a good match for the position
• Scheduled time for updating patient files
• Your own laptop in the treatment room
• A secretary who plans the appointments
• A modern practice with specialised treatment technologies
• A well equipped exercise room for active rehabilitation
• Team meetings to discuss patient care
• 5 weeks of holiday and 5 training days per year
• Salary depending on level of education and relevant work experience
• Good guidance at the start and room to develop further
PhysioMatch offers:
• Full guidance throughout the entire application process
• Good support with organising your work and residence permit and your accommodation
• A free introductory day in Switzerland, we reimburse travel expenses up to a maximum of 300 euros
• Opportunity to take a German course
• PhysioMatch employs physiotherapists who have already gone through the emigration process to Switzerland
• Personal guidance in German, French, Polish, Dutch or English
• The support and guidance for you as a candidate is completely free and without obligation.
Are you a physiotherapist with an interest in lymphology, oncological rehabilitation and personal patient care? Then this is a great opportunity to work in a specialised practice in a special location in French speaking Switzerland.
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Thank you for your interest in this position. PhysioMatch will contact you within one business day to discuss your needs and options.
Looking for a Swiss adventure?
- Free guidance with diploma recognition, job applications, permits and housing.
- Support from physiotherapists who have already worked & moved to Switzerland.
- Option to take a German language course.
- Free introduction day in Switzerland (travel costs reimbursed up to €300).
- Personal contact in German, Polish, Dutch or English.
Having doubts? Know that:
- You keep much more of your salary thanks to low taxes.
- Despite higher living costs, your purchasing power is much higher.
- Finding a suitable home is doable, and we and your new employer will help you.
- You’ll quickly meet great people thanks to our community.
Curious about other options?
Maybe a different region or workplace suits you better. Or are you still unsure about moving to Switzerland? That’s completely understandable.
These are our current openings. Many positions open in the coming months, or are created for the right candidate. Tell us what you’re looking for and in which region, and we’ll connect you with practices that fit you. Even if they don’t have a vacancy online right now.
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