Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora Taranaki Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community Te Kaupapa – Mission Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki. We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change. Taranaki- A place like no other Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. E pa ana ki a tatou - About us At Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients. We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community. When you choose to work with us, we will offer you: A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department Access to clinical training and education Up to date facilities Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams Professional development Korero mo te turanga - About the role Physiotherapist- Activity with Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Outpatients1.0 FTE We are seeking a Proficient Physiotherapist (s) to work as a Physiotherapist delivering the Activity With Arthritis Programme (AWA) – this is a full time position and may suit someone wanting part-time hours This position is Musculoskeletal outpatient based + also works out of Health facilities in rural locations. The aim is of this position is to provide care that reduces or prevents foreseeable deterioration in a person's musculoskeletal condition to improve their quality of life and decrease future costs. Ideally early intervention for musculoskeletal conditions should be a core part of a musculoskeletal health service that precedes consideration of orthopaedic surgery. In this role you will work closely with the Physiotherapists doing Orthopaedic Triage and the Physio Musculoskeletal Outpatient team. This position will have the ability to flex to where the caseload demand is and as such offers a lot of variety and learning opportunities. The client group in our OPD is varied can include musculoskeletal; pain; exercise group and activity with arthritis. Mou - About you You will need to have: Current NZ Physiotherapy Annual Practising Certificate Valid work Visa for NZ Ideally at least five years' experience working with musculoskeletal patients A passion for Musc Physio and desire to continue learning Problem solving approach Excellent cultural knowledge & practice Excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients Excellent computer skills Desire for ongoing learning Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us? If you want to make an application click on "Apply Online" from within this page. For further information, please contact Vicky Lee on Email: ****** Applications Close 22 September 2024 Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai By joining together, we will succeed #J-18808-Ljbffr