Physiotherapist for the Department of Clinical Neurosciences

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Physiotherapist for the Department of Clinical Neurosciences

The Physiotherapy Service of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DNC) is looking for a physiotherapist at 80%–90%, for a fixed-term contract from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Context

The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) is one of the five Swiss university hospitals. Thanks to its collaboration with the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne and EPFL, CHUV plays a leading role in medical care, medical research, and education.

The Department of Clinical Neurosciences includes the Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation Services, the Leenaards Memory Center, the Neuroscience Research Center, and the Spinal Surgery Service. It cares for patients suffering from diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, from the brain to the muscle.

The Physiotherapy Service of the DNC, led by Mr. G. Eberlé (chief physiotherapist) and Ms. K. Van Den Keybus Deglon (unit head), has 20 professionals who intervene at all levels of care, from acute hospitalization to outpatient follow-up, particularly with patients suffering from neurological pathologies (stroke, TBI, etc.).

Mission

As part of a 5-month replacement, you will join a dynamic and committed team where your physiotherapy expertise will directly contribute to patient well-being and quality of care.

• You ensure the quality and continuity of care in preventive, curative, palliative, and educational fields by performing precise clinical evaluations and applying current professional standards
• You participate in the organization and coordination of work within the interprofessional team
• You develop prevention, functional rehabilitation, and social reintegration actions adapted to each situation
• You contribute to the continuous improvement of quality and efficiency of services, relying on evidence-based data and your analytical skills.

Profile

• You hold a Bachelor of Science in physiotherapy or an equivalent title recognized by the Swiss Red Cross
• You master spoken and written French and have knowledge of scientific English
• You are familiar with common computer tools and aspects related to patient file documentation
• You demonstrate strong personal and ethical commitment in your public service
• You are respectful, empathetic, attentive, and possess genuine interpersonal skills
• You have good analytical and synthesis skills, a team spirit, and collaboration abilities
• You are flexible, able to adapt to unforeseen events, and manage tensions professionally.

We offer

Becoming a collaborator at the Lausanne University Hospital means benefiting from:

• Top-tier social benefits, 20 days paternity leave, and 4 months maternity leave (with the possibility of an additional month of breastfeeding leave)
• Regular salary progression adapted to responsibilities
• A 13th salary and 25 days of vacation per year
• A right to a minimum of three training days per year, with access to a varied offer within the CHUV Training Center and partner training centers of the State of Vaud
• Facilitated access to one of the 500 furnished apartments offered in the surrounding neighborhoods for people relocating to Switzerland from abroad
• Social, cultural, and economic benefits offered to members of the H-Oxygène association
• Advantages offered within the mobility plan (discounts on public transport subscriptions, promotion of "Mobility" vehicles, and discounts on the purchase of electric bikes)
• Quality hotel-style company restaurants in each hospital building with preferential rates.

Contact and application submission

Contact for information about the position: Mr. Grégoire Eberlé, chief physiotherapist DNC, 079 556 23 56.

Since all our applications are processed electronically, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively online by clicking the APPLY button at the bottom of the announcement.

If you have difficulty applying, you can consult our procedure on how to apply online. If for technical reasons you cannot apply online, we invite you to contact our Recruitment Unit, which will assist you in your process, either by email at e.recrutement@chuv.ch or by phone at 021 314 85 70

CHUV applies the highest quality standards in its recruitment processes. Furthermore, committed to promoting diversity among our collaborators, we pay attention to different life paths and do everything possible to ensure equal treatment and avoid any discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application.

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