Head of Physiotherapy

About the job

Head of Physiotherapy

Head of Physiotherapy 80 to 100%

Key information about the position:

Reference: CLS/RH/2026.793 / Contract type: Permanent contract 80 to 100% / Start date: as soon as we find the right person / Location: in the heart of Lausanne (M2 stop "Riponne" or Bus 2, 3 or 21 stop "Beaulieu-Jomini")

Why do we need you?

As part of the replacement of the current holder, we are looking for our future Head of Physiotherapy.

This position allows you to combine clinical practice and managerial responsibilities, with an activity mainly dedicated to the physiotherapeutic care of patients. You also ensure the coordination and management of the service (about 30% of the activity), contribute to its development and ensure the quality of services, in collaboration with various medical and institutional contacts.

What will you be expected to do?

• Provide physiotherapeutic care to patients and adapt treatments to their progress
• Collaborate with doctors and other health professionals in patient follow-up
• Organise and coordinate the activities of the service
• Supervise staff (nearly 7 FTE), manage schedules and conduct annual interviews
• Oversee the administrative and budgetary aspects of the service
• Develop the service’s activities by proposing innovative service offers and partnerships
• Contribute to the development of practices and the continuous improvement of service quality
• Represent the service to professional bodies and maintain knowledge in the field of physiotherapy

Who will you be working with?

Essentials:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification
• Have confirmed professional experience in physiotherapy and demonstrate autonomy in practice
• Show good organisational and coordination skills
• Have initial experience in team supervision or management
• Demonstrate leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

Your assets:

• Experience in a managerial role or as a lead physiotherapist
• Additional training in management or team leadership
• Knowledge of hospital environment operations
• Interest in practice development and continuous quality improvement

Why choose Clinique de La Source?

• Join the largest private clinic in the canton of Vaud and work in a dynamic environment recognised for its expertise and know-how
• Enjoy a human-scale working environment while benefiting from the richness and diversity of activities of a forward-looking health institution
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions and advantageous social benefits (welcome and integration, LaMal participation, advantageous LPP, discounts, etc.)
• Balance professional and private life with options for part-time work, over 7 weeks’ holiday, unpaid leave, compensated public holidays and recognition of shift time
• Share values that reflect us: a Unique, Respectful, Innovative and Responsible clinic

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What are the next steps?

• Do you identify with this offer? Sabine Sadowski, HR Recruitment Specialist, looks forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, certificates and diplomas)
• The position does not suit you but you are interested in another opportunity at the Clinic? Click Apply to register on our platform to receive our upcoming offers by email.

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