Community Physiotherapist
Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora - Whanganui
Permanent, part time 20 hours per week
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.
Ko te kaupapa | About the role
We are looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our dynamic and passionate physiotherapy team as a community physiotherapist. The current role involves working closely with our community teams (occupational therapists, allied health assistants, geriatricians, and Community Assessment & Rehabilitation Team (CART)) to support patients and their whanau to rehabilitate at home and in interim care at residential facilities.
Whanganui hospital's vision is "Thriving Communities" and we are looking to develop a more community-focused physiotherapy service. Therefore, we are ideally looking for a forward-thinking physiotherapist with a passion for working in the community using transdisciplinary practice to help fulfil this vision.
The physiotherapist will require strong clinical skills and be able to build strong relationships with their clients and whanau, other medical professionals, and community networks. This role may also involve supervision of students, rotational physiotherapists, and therapy assistants.
Ko koe tenei | About you
Ideally, you will hold the following attributes:
Rights to work in New Zealand
Active Practicing Certificate with Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
Team player with good communication skills
Understanding of other professional roles
Physically fit and able to lift
Motivated to maintain a high level of knowledge and skill
Cultural sensitivity
This position is ideal for any physiotherapists looking to support our community. This position provides an opportunity for new physiotherapists to work as part of a supportive integrative multi-disciplinary team as well as for more experienced physiotherapists to broaden their skill set into community transdisciplinary practice.
Ko wai matou | Who are we
Our vision is He Hapori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whanau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whanau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whanau.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
Please read the attached position description for further information. You can contact Stacey Howes by emailing ****** or calling 06 348 3066. Please ensure you correctly upload your CV and any other supporting documentation to your application before submitting it.
Ra Katinga | Applications close
Applications close: 6th December 2024 - EOD (or will close sooner once we have found a suitable candidate)
Vacancy: 07-COMP-5670
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible and before the closing date - HNZ Whanganui will review applications received and interview suitable candidates following application. This vacancy will potentially close earlier than indicated if a suitable candidate has been identified.
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