Our Organisation
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral (MidCentral) is part of Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand and provides healthcare services to over 180,000 people across the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions.
With a large hospital campus in Palmerston North, it also provides key health care and support services to neighbouring communities.
The Opportunity
Midcentral is looking for an experienced physiotherapist to work within the orthopaedic outpatient department as a first specialist assessor (FSA). The position is part time permanent (0.5FTE). As a FSA, you assess patients to determine if they are appropriate to progress for hip or knee replacement surgery.
Furthermore, you will provide self-management advice to those who are not clinically ready and refer patients to other providers if indicated. You must be willing to work towards performing FSA shoulder assessments too. You would be part of an intimate multidisciplinary team working alongside orthopaedic doctors and a specialist nurse.
About you
At least 3 years experience in musculoskeletal practice is required.
Hold a current Annual Practising certificate issued by the Physiotherapy Board.
A background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Great time management.
Good communication skills, spoken and written.
Benefits to working for us!
Affordable housing in a family-friendly community.
Continuous support for personal and professional development.
Great working environment with a supportive and knowledgeable team.
Be part of exciting projects and a variety of responsibilities; no two days are the same!
Tailored wellness programmes.
Palmerston North itself is a vibrant, multicultural city that is home to outstanding primary, secondary, and tertiary schools, including Massey University. There are excellent restaurants and shops, and ample local opportunities for outdoor activities including mountain biking, tramping, fishing, hunting, and camping. Cost of living is reasonable, housing is affordable, and rural living with stunning views only minutes from town is easily achievable.
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